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 ReadingM. Bartgis, 1819 - 252 páginas |
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... mind , and given loose rein to his desires and passions , can tell how far they may carry him . Tranquillity of mind is always most likely to be attained , when the business of the world is tempered with thoughtful and serious retreat ...
... mind , and given loose rein to his desires and passions , can tell how far they may carry him . Tranquillity of mind is always most likely to be attained , when the business of the world is tempered with thoughtful and serious retreat ...
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... mind , not in our con dition of fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unwarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross their time ...
... mind , not in our con dition of fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unwarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross their time ...
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... mind and the soul . 7. A mind superior to fear , to selfish interest and corrup- tion ; a mind governed by the principles of uniform recti- tude and integrity ; the same in prosperity and adversity ; which no bribe can seduce , nor ...
... mind and the soul . 7. A mind superior to fear , to selfish interest and corrup- tion ; a mind governed by the principles of uniform recti- tude and integrity ; the same in prosperity and adversity ; which no bribe can seduce , nor ...
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Character of Alfred king of England | 89 |
On the slavery of vice 91 | 92 |
Gentleness | 93 |
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