The Works of Hannah More, Volume 1Harper & brothers, 1835 |
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... truth may be picked out from among many that are neglected ; some single sentiment may be seized on for present use ; some detached principle may be treasured up for future practice . If in the records of classic story we are told ...
... truth may be picked out from among many that are neglected ; some single sentiment may be seized on for present use ; some detached principle may be treasured up for future practice . If in the records of classic story we are told ...
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... truth Best balances the mind of youth ; Yet scarce the truth of Taste is found To grow from principles less sound . O'er books the mind inactive lies , Books , the mind's food , not exercise ! Her vigorous wings she scarcely feels ...
... truth Best balances the mind of youth ; Yet scarce the truth of Taste is found To grow from principles less sound . O'er books the mind inactive lies , Books , the mind's food , not exercise ! Her vigorous wings she scarcely feels ...
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... Truth from vulgar ken ? Where now that wisdom which forbid To think that monks were men ? The tangled mazes of the schools , Which spread so thick before ; Which knaves entwin'd to puzzle fools , Shall catch mankind no more . Those ...
... Truth from vulgar ken ? Where now that wisdom which forbid To think that monks were men ? The tangled mazes of the schools , Which spread so thick before ; Which knaves entwin'd to puzzle fools , Shall catch mankind no more . Those ...
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... truth is overlaid below : Arts scorn'd by History's sober muse , Arts CLARENDON disdain'd to use . Whate'er the subject of debate , ' Twas larded still with sceptic prate ; Begin whatever theme you will , In unbelief he lands you still ...
... truth is overlaid below : Arts scorn'd by History's sober muse , Arts CLARENDON disdain'd to use . Whate'er the subject of debate , ' Twas larded still with sceptic prate ; Begin whatever theme you will , In unbelief he lands you still ...
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... truth my phrase I stinted , By NEWBERRY in the church - yard printed ; ) Might Mother Bunch - a worthier sage , Ne ... truth to mangle , Than he to clear and disentangle . These short digressions we apply Our author's fame to magnify ...
... truth my phrase I stinted , By NEWBERRY in the church - yard printed ; ) Might Mother Bunch - a worthier sage , Ne ... truth to mangle , Than he to clear and disentangle . These short digressions we apply Our author's fame to magnify ...
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