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Page 74
But I shall extend the word Interest to a larger meaning than what is generally
given it , as it relates to our fpiritual safety and well - fare , as well as to our
temporal . A man is glad to gain numbers on his fide , as they serve to strengthen
him in ...
But I shall extend the word Interest to a larger meaning than what is generally
given it , as it relates to our fpiritual safety and well - fare , as well as to our
temporal . A man is glad to gain numbers on his fide , as they serve to strengthen
him in ...
Page 90
P. S. It is prudence for you to keep out of my « fight ; for to reproach me , that
Might overcomes Right , on the outfide of your letter , I • shall give you a great
knock on the scull for it . ” Was there ever such an image of paternal tenderness !
P. S. It is prudence for you to keep out of my « fight ; for to reproach me , that
Might overcomes Right , on the outfide of your letter , I • shall give you a great
knock on the scull for it . ” Was there ever such an image of paternal tenderness !
Page 92
To this I shall add a passage out of the first book : of Herodotus . That historian in
his account of the Perpan customs and religion , tells us , It is their opinion that no
man ever killed his father , or that it is possible such a crime should be in ...
To this I shall add a passage out of the first book : of Herodotus . That historian in
his account of the Perpan customs and religion , tells us , It is their opinion that no
man ever killed his father , or that it is possible such a crime should be in ...
Page 100
After having wished my correspondent good luck , and thanked him for his
intended kindnefs , I shall for this time dismiss the subject of the lottery , and only
observe , that the greatest part of mankind are in fome degree guilty of my friend ...
After having wished my correspondent good luck , and thanked him for his
intended kindnefs , I shall for this time dismiss the subject of the lottery , and only
observe , that the greatest part of mankind are in fome degree guilty of my friend ...
Page 105
foliloquy delights him when he can say to himself , no man can tell my child his
father was either unmerciful or unjuft : My son shall meet many a man who shall
say to him , I was obliged to thy father , and be my child a friend to his child for
ever ...
foliloquy delights him when he can say to himself , no man can tell my child his
father was either unmerciful or unjuft : My son shall meet many a man who shall
say to him , I was obliged to thy father , and be my child a friend to his child for
ever ...
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| Title | The Spectator, Volume 3 The Spectator, Sir Richard Steele |
| Contributors | Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele |
| Publisher | John Bell, 1776 |
| Original from | Lyon Public Library |
| Digitized | 20 Oct 2011 |
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