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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Discretion does not only shew itself in words , but in all the circumstances of action ; and is like an under - agent of Providence , to guide and direct us in the ordinary concerns of life . There are many more shining qualities in the ...
Discretion does not only shew itself in words , but in all the circumstances of action ; and is like an under - agent of Providence , to guide and direct us in the ordinary concerns of life . There are many more shining qualities in the ...
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As this sudden desertion of one's self shews a diffidence , which is not displeasing , it implies at the same time the greatest respect to an audience that can be . It is a sort of mute eloquence , which pleads for their favour much ...
As this sudden desertion of one's self shews a diffidence , which is not displeasing , it implies at the same time the greatest respect to an audience that can be . It is a sort of mute eloquence , which pleads for their favour much ...
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Many an impudent libertine would blush to be caught in a serious discourse , and would scarce be able to shew his head , after having disclosed a religious thought . Decency of behaviour , all outward show of virtue , and abhorrence of ...
Many an impudent libertine would blush to be caught in a serious discourse , and would scarce be able to shew his head , after having disclosed a religious thought . Decency of behaviour , all outward show of virtue , and abhorrence of ...
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Seneca has written a discourse purposely on this subject , in which he takes pains , after the doctrine of the Stoics , to shew that adver sity is not in itself an evil ; and mentions a notable saying of Demetrius , " That nothing would ...
Seneca has written a discourse purposely on this subject , in which he takes pains , after the doctrine of the Stoics , to shew that adver sity is not in itself an evil ; and mentions a notable saying of Demetrius , " That nothing would ...
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We learn from Hierocles , it was a common saying among the heathens , that the wise man hates no body , but only loves the virtuous , mắt 22 251 195 Tully has a very beautiful gradation of thoughts , to shew how amiable virtue is .
We learn from Hierocles , it was a common saying among the heathens , that the wise man hates no body , but only loves the virtuous , mắt 22 251 195 Tully has a very beautiful gradation of thoughts , to shew how amiable virtue is .
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