Flowers of Literature, for 1806: Or, Characteristic Sketches of Human Nature, and Modern Manners. To which are Added, a General View of Literature During that Period; Portraits and Biographical Notices of Eminent Literary, and Political Characters; with Notes, Historical, Critical, and ExplanatoryB. Crosby and Company, 1807 - 528 pages |
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... mind , or militate in the smallest degree against those moral and reli- gious principles which are the true and only bonds of virtuous society . A serious apology , however , is due to our readers , in consequence of their numerous ...
... mind , or militate in the smallest degree against those moral and reli- gious principles which are the true and only bonds of virtuous society . A serious apology , however , is due to our readers , in consequence of their numerous ...
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... the dark mind and on the hardened heart . Its sophistry was such as to impose upon the weak , while › its presumption and levity could not fail to gratify the prophans and reprobate . To check the evil tendency of this 14.
... the dark mind and on the hardened heart . Its sophistry was such as to impose upon the weak , while › its presumption and levity could not fail to gratify the prophans and reprobate . To check the evil tendency of this 14.
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... mind better formed to reap the solid advantages of travelling . The etiquette of courts , the politics of nations , and the manners of men , attracted his penetrating mind ; he enquired into their merits , and made himself master of ...
... mind better formed to reap the solid advantages of travelling . The etiquette of courts , the politics of nations , and the manners of men , attracted his penetrating mind ; he enquired into their merits , and made himself master of ...
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... mind revolting at the measures which were preparing for the disastrous scene of the American war . These measures , however , were said to have been softened down , and he was persuaded to resume his seat . In December , 1772 , he was ...
... mind revolting at the measures which were preparing for the disastrous scene of the American war . These measures , however , were said to have been softened down , and he was persuaded to resume his seat . In December , 1772 , he was ...
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... minds of the public , and it was carried in both houses of parliament ; but subsequent experience has divided the opinions ... mind will both oblige and be obliged , and he who withholds from the one , or contemns the other , is equally ...
... minds of the public , and it was carried in both houses of parliament ; but subsequent experience has divided the opinions ... mind will both oblige and be obliged , and he who withholds from the one , or contemns the other , is equally ...
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