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... gained by levity , having learned too late that gaiety must be recommended by higher qualities , and that mirth can never please long but as the efflorescence of a mind loved for its luxu- riance , but efteemed for its usefulness . 1 am ...
... gained by levity , having learned too late that gaiety must be recommended by higher qualities , and that mirth can never please long but as the efflorescence of a mind loved for its luxu- riance , but efteemed for its usefulness . 1 am ...
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... gained without the toil of merit ; and the benefit of advice arifes commonly from the discovery which it affords of the publick fuffrages . He that could withstand confcience , is frighted at in- famy , and fhame prevails when reason ...
... gained without the toil of merit ; and the benefit of advice arifes commonly from the discovery which it affords of the publick fuffrages . He that could withstand confcience , is frighted at in- famy , and fhame prevails when reason ...
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... gained by fraud and extortion is enjoyed with tyranny and excefs ? YET I am willing to believe that the de ... gained the advantage , or on the folly and ar-- gained No. 172. The RAMBLER . 305 N ° .
... gained by fraud and extortion is enjoyed with tyranny and excefs ? YET I am willing to believe that the de ... gained the advantage , or on the folly and ar-- gained No. 172. The RAMBLER . 305 N ° .
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The danger of attempting wit in converfation | 24 |
An account of fquire Blufter | 32 |
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