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The privycounsellor of one in love must observe the same conduct , unless he
would forfeit the friendship of the person who desires his advice . I have known
several odd cases of this nature . Hipparchus was going to marry a common
woman ...
The privycounsellor of one in love must observe the same conduct , unless he
would forfeit the friendship of the person who desires his advice . I have known
several odd cases of this nature . Hipparchus was going to marry a common
woman ...
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Those who have an ambition to appear in courts , have either an opinion that
their persons or their talents are particularly formed for ... I am come to that , with
regard to my person , that I consider it only as a machine I am obliged to take
care ...
Those who have an ambition to appear in courts , have either an opinion that
their persons or their talents are particularly formed for ... I am come to that , with
regard to my person , that I consider it only as a machine I am obliged to take
care ...
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When folly or superstition strike in with this natural depravity of temper , it is not in
the power , even of religion itself , to preserve the character of the person who is
possessed with it from appearing highly absurd and ridiculous . An old maiden ...
When folly or superstition strike in with this natural depravity of temper , it is not in
the power , even of religion itself , to preserve the character of the person who is
possessed with it from appearing highly absurd and ridiculous . An old maiden ...
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I can not but look upon this manner of judging upon misfortunes not only to be
very uncharitable in regard to the person on whom they fall , but very
presumptuous in regard to him who is supposed to inflict . them . It is a strong
argument for a ...
I can not but look upon this manner of judging upon misfortunes not only to be
very uncharitable in regard to the person on whom they fall , but very
presumptuous in regard to him who is supposed to inflict . them . It is a strong
argument for a ...
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... under the displeasure of this wanton person , the same author adds further ,
that " a stone is heavy , and the sand weighty , but a fool ' s wrath is heavier than
them both . It is impossible to suppress my own illustration upon this matter ,
which ...
... under the displeasure of this wanton person , the same author adds further ,
that " a stone is heavy , and the sand weighty , but a fool ' s wrath is heavier than
them both . It is impossible to suppress my own illustration upon this matter ,
which ...
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