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Page 105
... live in these degenerate days . " I could say much more , but I yield to the imperious summons ( not of Proserpine I hope , but ) of the god- dess , if there be one , who presides over our tribunals . You may expect longer letters in ...
... live in these degenerate days . " I could say much more , but I yield to the imperious summons ( not of Proserpine I hope , but ) of the god- dess , if there be one , who presides over our tribunals . You may expect longer letters in ...
Page 107
... lives and characters of those who had distinguished themselves by their actions or wisdom ; nor was I less delighted with the elegance of your topographical de- scriptions ; that of the Ganges particularly pleased me : it is absolutely ...
... lives and characters of those who had distinguished themselves by their actions or wisdom ; nor was I less delighted with the elegance of your topographical de- scriptions ; that of the Ganges particularly pleased me : it is absolutely ...
Page 136
... live together . After all , I could not think of accepting the Turkish embassy . I will live in my own country , which cannot easily spare good subjects : it is scarcely yet free from commotion .... Oh ! how I should rejoice if I could ...
... live together . After all , I could not think of accepting the Turkish embassy . I will live in my own country , which cannot easily spare good subjects : it is scarcely yet free from commotion .... Oh ! how I should rejoice if I could ...
Page 156
... live in the house of my old master , Evans , whom you remember , I am satisfied with his harp , which I prefer to the Theban lyre , as much as I prefer Wales to ancient or modern Egypt . I was this morning with Wilkes , who shewed me a ...
... live in the house of my old master , Evans , whom you remember , I am satisfied with his harp , which I prefer to the Theban lyre , as much as I prefer Wales to ancient or modern Egypt . I was this morning with Wilkes , who shewed me a ...
Page 157
... lives with them without anxiety , " and quits them without regret . " .... I want words , Diderot , to express the baseness , the folly , the brutality of this sentiment . I am no cynic , but as fond as any man at Paris of cheerful ...
... lives with them without anxiety , " and quits them without regret . " .... I want words , Diderot , to express the baseness , the folly , the brutality of this sentiment . I am no cynic , but as fond as any man at Paris of cheerful ...
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