“The” Spectator, Volume 6J. Parsons, 1793 - English essays |
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... character , places me above the want of an excuse . Candour and openness of heart , which shine in all your words and actions , exact the highest esteem from all who have the honour to know you ; and a winning condescension to all ...
... character , places me above the want of an excuse . Candour and openness of heart , which shine in all your words and actions , exact the highest esteem from all who have the honour to know you ; and a winning condescension to all ...
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... character you have in the world of being the LADIES ' Philosopher , and the pretty advice I have seen you give to others in your Papers , make me address myself to you in this abrupt manner , and to desire your opinion what in this age ...
... character you have in the world of being the LADIES ' Philosopher , and the pretty advice I have seen you give to others in your Papers , make me address myself to you in this abrupt manner , and to desire your opinion what in this age ...
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... character , and yet guard themselves against speaking in direct terms to the point , that it is im- possible to distinguish between courtship and con- versation . I hope you will do me justice both upon my lover and my friend , if they ...
... character , and yet guard themselves against speaking in direct terms to the point , that it is im- possible to distinguish between courtship and con- versation . I hope you will do me justice both upon my lover and my friend , if they ...
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... characters of those who are looked upon as the greatest Philosophers among the Heathens , as well as among those who have been deservedly esteemed as saints and holy men among Christians . A If we consider Chearfulness in three lights ...
... characters of those who are looked upon as the greatest Philosophers among the Heathens , as well as among those who have been deservedly esteemed as saints and holy men among Christians . A If we consider Chearfulness in three lights ...
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... characters of this tribe of infidels , we generally find they are made up of pride , spleen , and cavil . It is indeed no wonder , that men who are uneasy to themselves , should be so to the rest of the world ; world ; and how is it ...
... characters of this tribe of infidels , we generally find they are made up of pride , spleen , and cavil . It is indeed no wonder , that men who are uneasy to themselves , should be so to the rest of the world ; world ; and how is it ...
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