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The mother was so transported with that instance of filial duty , that she petitioned
her goddess to bestow upon them the greatest gift that could be given to men ;
upon which they were both cast into a deep sleep , and the next morning found ...
The mother was so transported with that instance of filial duty , that she petitioned
her goddess to bestow upon them the greatest gift that could be given to men ;
upon which they were both cast into a deep sleep , and the next morning found ...
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But is the sense of joy and accomplishment of desire no way to be indulged or
attained ? And have we appetites given us not to be at all gratified ? Yes ,
certainly : marriage is an institution calculated for a constant scene of as much
delight as ...
But is the sense of joy and accomplishment of desire no way to be indulged or
attained ? And have we appetites given us not to be at all gratified ? Yes ,
certainly : marriage is an institution calculated for a constant scene of as much
delight as ...
Página 176
Why was courage given to man , if his wife ' s fears are to frustrate it ? When this
is once indulged , you are no longer her guardian and protector , as you were
designed by nature ; but in compliance to her weaknesses , you have disabled ...
Why was courage given to man , if his wife ' s fears are to frustrate it ? When this
is once indulged , you are no longer her guardian and protector , as you were
designed by nature ; but in compliance to her weaknesses , you have disabled ...
Página 177
... was the manner among the Persians to have several fairs in the kingdom , at
which all the young unmarried women were annually exposed to sale . The men
who wanted wives came hither to provide themselves : every woman was given
to ...
... was the manner among the Persians to have several fairs in the kingdom , at
which all the young unmarried women were annually exposed to sale . The men
who wanted wives came hither to provide themselves : every woman was given
to ...
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... Your most obedient humble servant , " T . W : · The other lover ' s estate is less
than this gentleman ' s , but he expressed himself as follows : MADAM , : . I have
given in my estate to your counsel , and desired my own lawyer to insist upon no
...
... Your most obedient humble servant , " T . W : · The other lover ' s estate is less
than this gentleman ' s , but he expressed himself as follows : MADAM , : . I have
given in my estate to your counsel , and desired my own lawyer to insist upon no
...
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