Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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... spirit but not passionate , of done at your leisure . It would be a great satisfaction to me , if I could be any way serviceable to you here at London ; and should readily embrace any opportunity to approve and express myself , what I ...
... spirit but not passionate , of done at your leisure . It would be a great satisfaction to me , if I could be any way serviceable to you here at London ; and should readily embrace any opportunity to approve and express myself , what I ...
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... spirits increase mine , and give me comfort , since , after Parnell's departure , he is almost the only company I keep . As for news , the only article I know is , that Mrs. Par is dead and buried . Mr. and Mrs. Sumner are well : the ...
... spirits increase mine , and give me comfort , since , after Parnell's departure , he is almost the only company I keep . As for news , the only article I know is , that Mrs. Par is dead and buried . Mr. and Mrs. Sumner are well : the ...
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... spirit of philanthropy , were " the characteristics of his youth , and of his manhood : “ he did no act , he used no expression , which did not " justify these assertions . " A collection of English poems , composed by Mr. Jones , at ...
... spirit of philanthropy , were " the characteristics of his youth , and of his manhood : “ he did no act , he used no expression , which did not " justify these assertions . " A collection of English poems , composed by Mr. Jones , at ...
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... spirit and fire of genius , that alone can " make a history animated , and leave great impressions " on the mind ; and the latter has too great a sameness " in the turn of the sentences , and abounds with too many affected words . " I ...
... spirit and fire of genius , that alone can " make a history animated , and leave great impressions " on the mind ; and the latter has too great a sameness " in the turn of the sentences , and abounds with too many affected words . " I ...
Page 93
... spirit of independence , which , from his earliest years , strongly marked his character , he united the laudable desire of acquiring public distinction , and of making his fortune by his own efforts ; above all , he was animated with ...
... spirit of independence , which , from his earliest years , strongly marked his character , he united the laudable desire of acquiring public distinction , and of making his fortune by his own efforts ; above all , he was animated with ...
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