The Spectator, Том 14Alexander Chalmers E. Sargeant, M. & W. Ward, Munroe, Francis & Parker, and Edward Cotton, Boston, 1810 |
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... fortunes , and are uneasy under the incapacity of shining in courts , rail at ambition ; so do awkward and insi- pid women , who cannot warm the hearts , and charm the eyes of men , rail at affectation ; ΤΟ No. 516- SPECTATOR .
... fortunes , and are uneasy under the incapacity of shining in courts , rail at ambition ; so do awkward and insi- pid women , who cannot warm the hearts , and charm the eyes of men , rail at affectation ; ΤΟ No. 516- SPECTATOR .
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... other in their ra- tional and voluntary obedience . One's happi- ness is founded in their want of power , the other's in their want of desire to oppose him . The one enjoys the summit of fortune with the luxury of a No. 516 . 15 SPECTATOR .
... other in their ra- tional and voluntary obedience . One's happi- ness is founded in their want of power , the other's in their want of desire to oppose him . The one enjoys the summit of fortune with the luxury of a No. 516 . 15 SPECTATOR .
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Alexander Chalmers. enjoys the summit of fortune with the luxury of a Persian , the other with the moderation of a Spartan . One is made to oppress , the other to relieve the oppressed . The one is satisfied with the pomp and ostentation ...
Alexander Chalmers. enjoys the summit of fortune with the luxury of a Persian , the other with the moderation of a Spartan . One is made to oppress , the other to relieve the oppressed . The one is satisfied with the pomp and ostentation ...
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... A virtuous disposition , a good understanding , an agreeable person , and an easy fortune , are the things which should be chiefly regarded on this occasion . Because my present view is to direct a young lady , who 42 No. 522 . SPECTATOR .
... A virtuous disposition , a good understanding , an agreeable person , and an easy fortune , are the things which should be chiefly regarded on this occasion . Because my present view is to direct a young lady , who 42 No. 522 . SPECTATOR .
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... fortune for changing her condition ; but , as she is to have her eye upon each of these , she is to ask herself , whe- ther the man who has most of these recommenda- tions in the lump is not the most desirable . He that has excellent ...
... fortune for changing her condition ; but , as she is to have her eye upon each of these , she is to ask herself , whe- ther the man who has most of these recommenda- tions in the lump is not the most desirable . He that has excellent ...
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