The Gentleman's Library; containing rules for conduct in all parts of life. The second edition, corrected and enlarged. Written by a GentlemanW. Mears; and D. Browne, 1734 - 440 pages |
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... Modefty , premifed to his Book , What I have written is not defigned for Maxims ; thofe are like Laws in Morality ; and I have neither Ge- nius nor Authority to qualify me for a Legiflator . Demofthenes , in an Oration to per- fuade the ...
... Modefty , premifed to his Book , What I have written is not defigned for Maxims ; thofe are like Laws in Morality ; and I have neither Ge- nius nor Authority to qualify me for a Legiflator . Demofthenes , in an Oration to per- fuade the ...
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... modeft and virtuous Behaviour ftupid and fimple ; looks on Morality as an unmanly Tye on his Temper ; and that it is a Diminution to him either to be careful of his own Fame , or his Creditors Wants . Thus , thro ' Contempt of a found ...
... modeft and virtuous Behaviour ftupid and fimple ; looks on Morality as an unmanly Tye on his Temper ; and that it is a Diminution to him either to be careful of his own Fame , or his Creditors Wants . Thus , thro ' Contempt of a found ...
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... Modefty equal to his Capacity ; that does not covet to appear like an In- quifition on his Neighbour's Parts ; that makes Learning an Embellishment , not an Affectation ; and can be content to commu- nicate his Ideas of Things , without ...
... Modefty equal to his Capacity ; that does not covet to appear like an In- quifition on his Neighbour's Parts ; that makes Learning an Embellishment , not an Affectation ; and can be content to commu- nicate his Ideas of Things , without ...
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... modeft ; and all Fashions which are not fo , are finful , ar- guing the Wantonnefs of the Wearer , and provoking that of the Spectator ; both which carry Sin in them . There is not a more contemptible Ani- mal in Nature , than a Man of ...
... modeft ; and all Fashions which are not fo , are finful , ar- guing the Wantonnefs of the Wearer , and provoking that of the Spectator ; both which carry Sin in them . There is not a more contemptible Ani- mal in Nature , than a Man of ...
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... modeft in their Dress , and Men of Merit defire no- thing more . For a bandfome Woman , the more natural fhe is , fo ... Modefty , a Singularity in Habit , add nothing to Probi ty , nor heighten . Merit ; but rather hurt , and often make ...
... modeft in their Dress , and Men of Merit defire no- thing more . For a bandfome Woman , the more natural fhe is , fo ... Modefty , a Singularity in Habit , add nothing to Probi ty , nor heighten . Merit ; but rather hurt , and often make ...
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