The Spectator, Volume 4J. and R. Tonson, 1767 |
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... engag- ed contrary to their natural inclinations in a glorious nd laudable course of action . For we may farther ob- : ferve , that men of the greatest abilities are ferve , 20 N ° 255 THE SPECTATOR . Dear Correfpondent, ...
... engag- ed contrary to their natural inclinations in a glorious nd laudable course of action . For we may farther ob- : ferve , that men of the greatest abilities are ferve , 20 N ° 255 THE SPECTATOR . Dear Correfpondent, ...
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... is ufual for us , when we would take off from the fame and reputation of an action , to afcribe it to vain - glory , and a defire of fame in vain- 22 N ° 255 THE SPECTATOR . come fparing and referved in their commendations, they ...
... is ufual for us , when we would take off from the fame and reputation of an action , to afcribe it to vain - glory , and a defire of fame in vain- 22 N ° 255 THE SPECTATOR . come fparing and referved in their commendations, they ...
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... themselves . The like kind of confideration often ftirs up the envy of fuch as were once his fuperiors , who think it a de- traction 6 traction from their merit to fee another get ground upon No 256 23 THE SPECTATOR .
... themselves . The like kind of confideration often ftirs up the envy of fuch as were once his fuperiors , who think it a de- traction 6 traction from their merit to fee another get ground upon No 256 23 THE SPECTATOR .
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... them ; but a blot of a deeper nature cafts a fhade on all the other beauties , and dark- ens the whole character . How difficult therefore is it VOL . IV . B to to preferve a great name , when he that has N ° 256 25 THE SPECTATOR .
... them ; but a blot of a deeper nature cafts a fhade on all the other beauties , and dark- ens the whole character . How difficult therefore is it VOL . IV . B to to preferve a great name , when he that has N ° 256 25 THE SPECTATOR .
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... procuring this happiness , they would neverthe- lefs fail in the attainment of this laft end , if they pro ceeded from a defire of the first . B 3 These Thefe three propofitions are felf - evident to these who N ° 257 29 THE SPECTATOR .
... procuring this happiness , they would neverthe- lefs fail in the attainment of this laft end , if they pro ceeded from a defire of the first . B 3 These Thefe three propofitions are felf - evident to these who N ° 257 29 THE SPECTATOR .
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