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... means or other , to acquire respect from those among whom they live ; and to contempt and disgrace , none are insensible . Among the advantages which attend re- ligion and virtue , the honour which they confer on man is frequently ...
... means or other , to acquire respect from those among whom they live ; and to contempt and disgrace , none are insensible . Among the advantages which attend re- ligion and virtue , the honour which they confer on man is frequently ...
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... mean and feeble spirits . They perhaps admit that it may be useful to the multitude , as a principle of restraint from disorders and crimes ; and that to persons of a peculiar turn of mind it may afford consolation under the distresses ...
... mean and feeble spirits . They perhaps admit that it may be useful to the multitude , as a principle of restraint from disorders and crimes ; and that to persons of a peculiar turn of mind it may afford consolation under the distresses ...
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... means is it to be attained ? I SAY , first , from riches it does not arise . These , we all know , may belong to the B 3 vilest SERMON vilest of mankind . Providence has scattered I. them On the true Honour of Man . 5.
... means is it to be attained ? I SAY , first , from riches it does not arise . These , we all know , may belong to the B 3 vilest SERMON vilest of mankind . Providence has scattered I. them On the true Honour of Man . 5.
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... mean , perhaps odious , when we examine it more closely . It is like the colossal statue , whose immense size struck the spectator afar off with astonishment ; but when nearly viewed , it appears disproportioned , unshapely , and rude ...
... mean , perhaps odious , when we examine it more closely . It is like the colossal statue , whose immense size struck the spectator afar off with astonishment ; but when nearly viewed , it appears disproportioned , unshapely , and rude ...
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