The Rambler. ...J. Payne and J. Bouquet, 1752 |
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... please himself , without enquiring how far he deviates from the general practice , or con- fidering others as entitled to any account of his fentiments or actions . If he builds or demolishes , opens or enclofes , deluges or drains , it ...
... please himself , without enquiring how far he deviates from the general practice , or con- fidering others as entitled to any account of his fentiments or actions . If he builds or demolishes , opens or enclofes , deluges or drains , it ...
Page 181
... please will always be the wifh of benevo- lence , to be admired must be the conftant aim of ambition ; and I therefore confidered myself as about to receive the reward of my honeft labours , and to find the efficacy of learning and of ...
... please will always be the wifh of benevo- lence , to be admired must be the conftant aim of ambition ; and I therefore confidered myself as about to receive the reward of my honeft labours , and to find the efficacy of learning and of ...
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... please himself with promoting the corruption of o- thers . He whofe merit has enlarged his in- fluence , would furely wish to exert it for the benefit of mankind . Yet fuch will be the effect of his reputation while he fuffers him- felf ...
... please himself with promoting the corruption of o- thers . He whofe merit has enlarged his in- fluence , would furely wish to exert it for the benefit of mankind . Yet fuch will be the effect of his reputation while he fuffers him- felf ...
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The danger of attempting wit in converfation | 24 |
An account of fquire Blufter | 32 |
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