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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There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man , but there is none so useful as discretion ; it is this indeed which gives a value to all the rest , which sets them at work in their proper times and places , and turns them to ...
There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man , but there is none so useful as discretion ; it is this indeed which gives a value to all the rest , which sets them at work in their proper times and places , and turns them to ...
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Discretion points out the noblest ends to us , and pursues the most proper and laudable methods of attaining them : Cunning has only private selfish aims , and sticks at nothing which may make them succeed . Discretion has large and ...
Discretion points out the noblest ends to us , and pursues the most proper and laudable methods of attaining them : Cunning has only private selfish aims , and sticks at nothing which may make them succeed . Discretion has large and ...
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For this reason he is careful to secure to himself that which is the proper happiness of his nature , and the ultimate design of his being . He carries his thoughts to the end of every action , and considers the most distant : as well ...
For this reason he is careful to secure to himself that which is the proper happiness of his nature , and the ultimate design of his being . He carries his thoughts to the end of every action , and considers the most distant : as well ...
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But what I would chiefly insist upon here , is , that we are not at present in a proper situation to judge of the counsels by which Providence acts , since but little arrives at our knowledge , and even that little we discern ...
But what I would chiefly insist upon here , is , that we are not at present in a proper situation to judge of the counsels by which Providence acts , since but little arrives at our knowledge , and even that little we discern ...
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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 !
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| Titel | The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Bind 2 The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Joseph Addison |
| Forfatter | Joseph Addison |
| Udgiver | Vernor 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 |
| Oprindeligt fra | Harvard University |
| Digitaliseret | 17. jan 2008 |
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