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... knowledge , or elevate his virtue , or ennoble his patriotism . The Monody on Sir John Moore , though the fate and character of that gallant officer might furnish materials -t for a more elaborate panegyrick , is not destitute vi PREFACE .
... knowledge , or elevate his virtue , or ennoble his patriotism . The Monody on Sir John Moore , though the fate and character of that gallant officer might furnish materials -t for a more elaborate panegyrick , is not destitute vi PREFACE .
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... virtues of his heart ; as for the vivacity of his wit ; the vigor of , his imagination ; and the variety of his knowledge . A liberality of sentiment and a con- tempt of selfishness are usual concomitants ; and in him , were striking ...
... virtues of his heart ; as for the vivacity of his wit ; the vigor of , his imagination ; and the variety of his knowledge . A liberality of sentiment and a con- tempt of selfishness are usual concomitants ; and in him , were striking ...
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... virtues , he was ill calculated to restrain by persuasion , or to gain the respect and affection of the students , by a deportment , at once dignified without haughtiness , and conciliating without familiarity . Had he possessed the ...
... virtues , he was ill calculated to restrain by persuasion , or to gain the respect and affection of the students , by a deportment , at once dignified without haughtiness , and conciliating without familiarity . Had he possessed the ...
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... Virtue flown . Yet such there are , whose smooth , perfidious smile Might cheat the tempting crocodile in guile . Thorns be their pillow ; agony their sleep ; Nor e'en the mercy given , to " wake and weep ! " May screaming night ...
... Virtue flown . Yet such there are , whose smooth , perfidious smile Might cheat the tempting crocodile in guile . Thorns be their pillow ; agony their sleep ; Nor e'en the mercy given , to " wake and weep ! " May screaming night ...
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... virtues that distinguish the great and good ; and he applied his mind , with indefatigable assiduity , to his legal studies . The sale of his Oration , and the profits of his benefit at the theatre , had enabled him to discharge all his ...
... virtues that distinguish the great and good ; and he applied his mind , with indefatigable assiduity , to his legal studies . The sale of his Oration , and the profits of his benefit at the theatre , had enabled him to discharge all his ...
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