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this part of our trade were well cultivated , we should gain from one nation ; and if
another , from another . I have heard him prove , that diligence makes more
lasting acquisitions than valour , and that noth has ruined more nations than the ...
this part of our trade were well cultivated , we should gain from one nation ; and if
another , from another . I have heard him prove , that diligence makes more
lasting acquisitions than valour , and that noth has ruined more nations than the ...
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... which the audience may look upon without catching cold , and indeed , without
much danger of being burnt ; for there are several engines filled with water , and
ready to play at a minute's warning , in case any such accident should happen .
... which the audience may look upon without catching cold , and indeed , without
much danger of being burnt ; for there are several engines filled with water , and
ready to play at a minute's warning , in case any such accident should happen .
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... I must confefs I am very much puzzled to find how an Amazon should be
versed in the black art , or how a good Christian , for such is the part of the
magican , should deal with the devil . To consider the poer after the conjuror , I
shall give you ...
... I must confefs I am very much puzzled to find how an Amazon should be
versed in the black art , or how a good Christian , for such is the part of the
magican , should deal with the devil . To consider the poer after the conjuror , I
shall give you ...
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... deserve to be hanged . The reflections of such men are so delicate upan all
occurrences which they are concerned in , that they should be exposed to more
than ordinary infamy and punishment for offending against fuch quick
admonitions ...
... deserve to be hanged . The reflections of such men are so delicate upan all
occurrences which they are concerned in , that they should be exposed to more
than ordinary infamy and punishment for offending against fuch quick
admonitions ...
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However , as I am very sensible my paper would lose its whole escct , should it
run into the outrages of a party , I shall take care to keep clear of every thing
which looks that way . If I can any way affuage private inflammations , or allay
public ...
However , as I am very sensible my paper would lose its whole escct , should it
run into the outrages of a party , I shall take care to keep clear of every thing
which looks that way . If I can any way affuage private inflammations , or allay
public ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Spectator, Volume 1 The Spectator, Joseph Addison |
| Author | Joseph Addison |
| Published | 1793 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 3 Oct 2012 |
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