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... those we find in Authors that have pre- viously been had recourse to . The Editor's chief purpose in making this selection was , to inculcate in the minds of youth strong impressions of their moral obli- gations , the danger of the ...
... those we find in Authors that have pre- viously been had recourse to . The Editor's chief purpose in making this selection was , to inculcate in the minds of youth strong impressions of their moral obli- gations , the danger of the ...
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... those refined sensibilities of the human mind , which elevate man so infinitely beyond the rest of the crea- tion , and fit him for rational enlightened so- ciety . The early cultivation of the virtuous , generous , and humane ...
... those refined sensibilities of the human mind , which elevate man so infinitely beyond the rest of the crea- tion , and fit him for rational enlightened so- ciety . The early cultivation of the virtuous , generous , and humane ...
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... those " whom you respect . Converfe not on fubjects which " lead to impure ideas . The perverfe ambition of arriving at the character of a man of spirit by vicious audacity , has of late " univerfally prevailed , and has ruined the ...
... those " whom you respect . Converfe not on fubjects which " lead to impure ideas . The perverfe ambition of arriving at the character of a man of spirit by vicious audacity , has of late " univerfally prevailed , and has ruined the ...
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... those who glory in their fhame , ❝ and are ashamed of their glory . " Have fenfe and refolution enough , therefore , to " give up all pretenfions to those titles , of a fine fel- ❝ low , a rake , or whatever vulgar name the temporary ...
... those who glory in their fhame , ❝ and are ashamed of their glory . " Have fenfe and refolution enough , therefore , to " give up all pretenfions to those titles , of a fine fel- ❝ low , a rake , or whatever vulgar name the temporary ...
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... those hal- cyon beings , who sport in the funfhine of unremitted pleasure . I may , I believe , affert , that the love of pleasure , the follies of fashion , and the extravagancies of diffipation , are greater enemies to religion , than ...
... those hal- cyon beings , who sport in the funfhine of unremitted pleasure . I may , I believe , affert , that the love of pleasure , the follies of fashion , and the extravagancies of diffipation , are greater enemies to religion , than ...
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