Laconics; or, The best words of the best authors [ed. by J. Timbs]. |
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... tell twenty , or to tell his age ; he shall not passe with me for wise in learning , who cannot tell the age of the world , and count hundreds of years : I mean not so critically , as to solve all doubts arising thence ; but that he may ...
... tell twenty , or to tell his age ; he shall not passe with me for wise in learning , who cannot tell the age of the world , and count hundreds of years : I mean not so critically , as to solve all doubts arising thence ; but that he may ...
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... tell his wife all he knows . - Tatler . LXII . For still the wickeder some authors write , Others to write worse are encourag'd by ' t ; And tho ' those fierce inquisitors of wit , The critics , spare no flesh that ever writ , But just ...
... tell his wife all he knows . - Tatler . LXII . For still the wickeder some authors write , Others to write worse are encourag'd by ' t ; And tho ' those fierce inquisitors of wit , The critics , spare no flesh that ever writ , But just ...
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... tell you , blows are more provoking and odious . What signify a few foolish angry words ? they don't break bones , nor give black eyes . Besides , this sort of language is now become so habitual to the worthy couple , that it makes no ...
... tell you , blows are more provoking and odious . What signify a few foolish angry words ? they don't break bones , nor give black eyes . Besides , this sort of language is now become so habitual to the worthy couple , that it makes no ...
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... tell you of your being unfit for some peculiar occupations in life ; but heed them not ; whatever employment you follow with perseverance and assiduity will be found fit for you ; it will be your support in youth , and comfort in age ...
... tell you of your being unfit for some peculiar occupations in life ; but heed them not ; whatever employment you follow with perseverance and assiduity will be found fit for you ; it will be your support in youth , and comfort in age ...
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... tell the oddses of all games , And when to answer to their names ; And , when he conjures them t ' appear , Like imps are ready every where ; When to play foul , and when run fair ( Out of design ) upon the square , And let the greedy ...
... tell the oddses of all games , And when to answer to their names ; And , when he conjures them t ' appear , Like imps are ready every where ; When to play foul , and when run fair ( Out of design ) upon the square , And let the greedy ...
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