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" ... check rather expose themselves to a momentary ridicule (which, by the way, would be followed by universal applause), than run the least risk of being irreparably mischievous. I know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse to wrath is constitutionally... "
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by Lionel Thomas Berguer - 1823
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The British essayists; with prefaces by A. Chalmers, Volume 29

British essayists - 1802 - 322 pages
...would be followed by universal applause) than run the least risk of being irreparably mischievous. I know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse...that they cannot stifle it, even in its birth : but ex.periencc shews us, that this allegation is notoriously -false ; for we daily observe that these...
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Select British Classics, Volume 36

English literature - 1803 - 332 pages
...would be followed by universal applause) than Fun the least risk of being irreparably mischievous* I know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse...so strong, that they cannot stifle it, even in its Uirth : but expe• T'2 rience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false :' for we daily...
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The British Essayists, Volume 29

Alexander Chalmers - English essays - 1808 - 314 pages
...would be followed by universal applause) than run the least risk of being irreparably mischievous. J know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse...allegation is notoriously false ; for we daily observe thai these stormy persons both can and do lay those gusts of passion, when awed by respect, restrained...
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The British essayists, with prefaces by A. Chalmers, Volumes 23-24

British essayists - 1823 - 866 pages
...being irreparably mischievous. I know it is said on their behalf, that this impulse voa,. xxiv. KE to wrath is constitutionally so sudden and so strong,...cannot stifle it, even in its birth : but experience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false ; for \ve daily observe that these stormy persons...
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The Beauties of Chesterfield

Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield - Conduct of life - 1828 - 270 pages
...mischievous. I know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse to wrath is constitutionally so sudden and strong, that they cannot stifle it, even in its birth : but experience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false ; for we daily observe that these stormy persons...
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The British Essayists: With Prefaces, Historical and Biographical, Volume 24

Alexander Chalmers - English essays - 1856 - 424 pages
...universal applause, than run the least risk of being irreparably mischievous. I know it is said on their behalf, that this impulse to wrath is constitutionally...cannot stifle it, even in its birth ; but experience shows us that this allegation is notoriously false ; for we daily observe that these stormy persons...
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English Essays

J. H. Lobban - English essays - 1896 - 362 pages
...would be followed by universal applause), than run the least risk of being irreparably mischievous. I know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse...cannot stifle it, even in its birth; but experience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false; for we daily observe that these stormy persons...
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English Essays

J. H. Lobban - English essays - 1896 - 324 pages
...would be followed by universal applause), than run the least risk of being irreparably mischievous. I know it is said in their behalf, that this impulse...cannot stifle it, even in its birth; but experience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false; for we daily observe that these stormy persons...
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Essays of British Essayists, Including Biographical and Critical ..., Volume 1

English essays - 1900 - 492 pages
...constitutionally so sudden and so strong that they cannot stifle it, even in its birth ; but experience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false ; for...by fear. The most outrageous furioso does not give loose to his anger in presence of his sovereign, or his mistress; nor the expectant heir in presence...
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English Prose from Mandeville to Ruskin

William Peacock - English literature - 1903 - 408 pages
...same fund of good-nature, they would make the same application to their friends, if they have any. wrath is constitutionally so sudden and so strong...cannot stifle it, even in its birth ; but experience shows us, that this allegation is notoriously false; for we daily observe that these stormy persons...
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