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Page 6
It is said Sir Roger grew humble in his desires after he had forgot this cruel
beauty , insomuch , that it is reported he has frequently offended in point of
chastity with beggars and gypsies : but this is looked upon by his friends rather as
matter of ...
It is said Sir Roger grew humble in his desires after he had forgot this cruel
beauty , insomuch , that it is reported he has frequently offended in point of
chastity with beggars and gypsies : but this is looked upon by his friends rather as
matter of ...
Page 86
parts , I desire , if you give him motion or speech , that you would advance me in
my way , and let me keep on ' in what I humbly presume I am a master ; to wit , in
representing human and still life together . I have fe• veral times acted one of the
...
parts , I desire , if you give him motion or speech , that you would advance me in
my way , and let me keep on ' in what I humbly presume I am a master ; to wit , in
representing human and still life together . I have fe• veral times acted one of the
...
Page 149
As the love of praise is implanted in our bosoms as a strong incentive to worthy
actions , it is a very difficult talk to get above a desire of it for things that should be
wholly indifferent . Women , whose hearts are fixed upon the pleasure they have
...
As the love of praise is implanted in our bosoms as a strong incentive to worthy
actions , it is a very difficult talk to get above a desire of it for things that should be
wholly indifferent . Women , whose hearts are fixed upon the pleasure they have
...
Page 157
Whatever crosses and disappointments a good man suffers in the body of the
tragedy , they will make but small impression on our minds , when we know that
in the last act he is to arrive at the end of his wishes and desires . When we see
him ...
Whatever crosses and disappointments a good man suffers in the body of the
tragedy , they will make but small impression on our minds , when we know that
in the last act he is to arrive at the end of his wishes and desires . When we see
him ...
Page 191
P.S. I desire to know whether you admit people of • quality . ' • Mr. Spe & tator ,
April 17 . • TO fhew you there are among us of the vain weak • sex , fome that
have honesty and fortitude enough to • dare to be ugly , and willing to be thought
so , I ...
P.S. I desire to know whether you admit people of • quality . ' • Mr. Spe & tator ,
April 17 . • TO fhew you there are among us of the vain weak • sex , fome that
have honesty and fortitude enough to • dare to be ugly , and willing to be thought
so , I ...
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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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