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... to perfection every qualification that is in esteem among mankind . But as few here have the advantage of good books , for want of which , good conversation is still more scarce , it would , 4 FRANKLIN'S ESSAYS AND LETTERS ,
... to perfection every qualification that is in esteem among mankind . But as few here have the advantage of good books , for want of which , good conversation is still more scarce , it would , 4 FRANKLIN'S ESSAYS AND LETTERS ,
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... advantage of the ill taste of the town , to make themselves fa- mous for a pack of paltry , low nonsense , for which they deserve to be kicked rather than admired , by all who have the least tincture of politeness . These I take to be ...
... advantage of the ill taste of the town , to make themselves fa- mous for a pack of paltry , low nonsense , for which they deserve to be kicked rather than admired , by all who have the least tincture of politeness . These I take to be ...
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... advantage to him to be thus qualified , than to be a master of all the arts and sciences in the world beside . Virtue alone is sufficient to make a man great , glorious , and happy . He that is acquainted with Cato , as I am , cannot ...
... advantage to him to be thus qualified , than to be a master of all the arts and sciences in the world beside . Virtue alone is sufficient to make a man great , glorious , and happy . He that is acquainted with Cato , as I am , cannot ...
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... , and take care to place it to the best advantage . It will be hard , if we cannot muster up in the whole country a sufficient stock of sense to supply the Busy - body at least for a twelvemonth MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL . 13.
... , and take care to place it to the best advantage . It will be hard , if we cannot muster up in the whole country a sufficient stock of sense to supply the Busy - body at least for a twelvemonth MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL . 13.
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... advantage in persuading others to believe them ; for they are often consulted about the critical times for digging , the methods of laying the spirit , and the like whim- sies , which renders them very necessary to , and 34 FRANKLIN'S ...
... advantage in persuading others to believe them ; for they are often consulted about the critical times for digging , the methods of laying the spirit , and the like whim- sies , which renders them very necessary to , and 34 FRANKLIN'S ...
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