The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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... peace which it will certainly bring ? 8. If others have behaved improperly , let us leave them to their own folly , without becoming the victims of their ca- price , and punishing ourselves on their account . Patience , in this exercise ...
... peace which it will certainly bring ? 8. If others have behaved improperly , let us leave them to their own folly , without becoming the victims of their ca- price , and punishing ourselves on their account . Patience , in this exercise ...
Page 120
... peace . But instead of peace , behold the kingdom of Numidia drenched with royal blood ! and the only surviving son of its late king , flying from an adopted murderer , and seeking that safety in foreign parts , which he cannot command ...
... peace . But instead of peace , behold the kingdom of Numidia drenched with royal blood ! and the only surviving son of its late king , flying from an adopted murderer , and seeking that safety in foreign parts , which he cannot command ...
Page 182
... peace , and competence . But health consists with temperance alone ; And peace , O , virtue ! peace is all thy own . PLACID EMOTION . Who can forbear to smile with nature ? Can The stormy passions in the bosom roll , While every gale is ...
... peace , and competence . But health consists with temperance alone ; And peace , O , virtue ! peace is all thy own . PLACID EMOTION . Who can forbear to smile with nature ? Can The stormy passions in the bosom roll , While every gale is ...
Contents
Character of Alfred king of England | 89 |
On the slavery of vice 91 | 92 |
Gentleness | 93 |
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