The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Bind 2Vernor and Hood; John Walker; Cuthell and Martin; W.J. and J. Richardson; Longman and Rees; R. Lea; and J. and A. Arch. ; T. Maiden, printer, Sherbourn-Lane, 1804 |
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This is such a poorness of spirit , such a despicable cowardice , such a degenerate abject state of mind , as one would think human nature incapable of , did we not meet with frequent instances of it in ordinary conversation .
This is such a poorness of spirit , such a despicable cowardice , such a degenerate abject state of mind , as one would think human nature incapable of , did we not meet with frequent instances of it in ordinary conversation .
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6 This thought will appear yet more reasonable , if we consider human life as a state of probation , and adversity as the post of honour in it , assigned often to the best and most select spirits . But what I would chiefly insist upon ...
6 This thought will appear yet more reasonable , if we consider human life as a state of probation , and adversity as the post of honour in it , assigned often to the best and most select spirits . But what I would chiefly insist upon ...
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... it to be an ornament to human natures The hypocrite would not be at so much pains to put on the ap pearance of virtue , if he did not know it was the most proper and effectual means to gain the love and esteem of mankind . * 1 !
... it to be an ornament to human natures The hypocrite would not be at so much pains to put on the ap pearance of virtue , if he did not know it was the most proper and effectual means to gain the love and esteem of mankind . * 1 !
Side 42
provided his wars were regulated by justice and humanity , as in the instance of Pyrrhus , whom Tully mentions on this occasion in opposition to Hannibal . Such is the natural beauty and loveliness of virtue .
provided his wars were regulated by justice and humanity , as in the instance of Pyrrhus , whom Tully mentions on this occasion in opposition to Hannibal . Such is the natural beauty and loveliness of virtue .
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... and if there be any use in these my papers , it is this , that , without representing vice under any false alluring notions , they give my reader an insight into the ways of DIY men , and represent human nature in all its.
... and if there be any use in these my papers , it is this , that , without representing vice under any false alluring notions , they give my reader an insight into the ways of DIY men , and represent human nature in all its.
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