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... never to write again ; when perhaps it may not be a pin matter whether they ever do or no . As I have not observed the critics to be more favourable on this account , I shall always avoid saying any thing of the kind ; and conclude with ...
... never to write again ; when perhaps it may not be a pin matter whether they ever do or no . As I have not observed the critics to be more favourable on this account , I shall always avoid saying any thing of the kind ; and conclude with ...
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... never spoke yet but with a design to divert and please , and who was never yet balked in his intention . Eugenius takes more delight in applying the wit of his friends , than in being admired himself : and if any one of the company is ...
... never spoke yet but with a design to divert and please , and who was never yet balked in his intention . Eugenius takes more delight in applying the wit of his friends , than in being admired himself : and if any one of the company is ...
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... never known him or seen him before ? It was not an exqui- site form of person or grandeur of dress , that struck us with adiniration , I believe long habits of virtue have a sensible effect on the countenance : there was something in ...
... never known him or seen him before ? It was not an exqui- site form of person or grandeur of dress , that struck us with adiniration , I believe long habits of virtue have a sensible effect on the countenance : there was something in ...
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... never obliged to blush , and feel the confusion of finding himself detected in the meanness of a falsehood . He never contrives ill against his neighbour , and , therefore , is never seen with a louring , suspicious aspect . A mixture ...
... never obliged to blush , and feel the confusion of finding himself detected in the meanness of a falsehood . He never contrives ill against his neighbour , and , therefore , is never seen with a louring , suspicious aspect . A mixture ...
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... never yet a truly great man , that was not at the same time truly virtuous . O Cretico , thou sour philosopher ! thou cunning statesman ! thou art crafty , but far from being wise . When wilt thou be esteemed , regarded , and beloved ...
... never yet a truly great man , that was not at the same time truly virtuous . O Cretico , thou sour philosopher ! thou cunning statesman ! thou art crafty , but far from being wise . When wilt thou be esteemed , regarded , and beloved ...
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