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... example " of a travelling instance ; suppose the nature in- quired after were whiteness , an instance advancing " to generation is glass , whole , and in powder ; 66 66 " where plainer , than in those three particulars , unknown to the ...
... example " of a travelling instance ; suppose the nature in- quired after were whiteness , an instance advancing " to generation is glass , whole , and in powder ; 66 66 " where plainer , than in those three particulars , unknown to the ...
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... examples ; for imitation is a globe of precepts ; and after a time set before thee thine own example ; and examine thyself strictly whether thou didst not best at first . Neglect not also the examples of those that have carried ...
... examples ; for imitation is a globe of precepts ; and after a time set before thee thine own example ; and examine thyself strictly whether thou didst not best at first . Neglect not also the examples of those that have carried ...
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... example of God teacheth the lesson truly ; " He sendeth his rain , and maketh the " sun to shine upon the just and the unjust ; " but he doth not rain wealth , nor shine honour and virtues upon men equally common benefits are to be com ...
... example of God teacheth the lesson truly ; " He sendeth his rain , and maketh the " sun to shine upon the just and the unjust ; " but he doth not rain wealth , nor shine honour and virtues upon men equally common benefits are to be com ...
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... example of a dog , and mark what a generosity and courage he will put on when he finds himself maintained by a man , who to him is instead of a God , or " melior natura ; " which courage is manifestly such as that creature , with- out ...
... example of a dog , and mark what a generosity and courage he will put on when he finds himself maintained by a man , who to him is instead of a God , or " melior natura ; " which courage is manifestly such as that creature , with- out ...
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... examples of them . Livia is infamed for the poisoning of her husband ; Roxalana , Solyman's wife , was the de- struction of that renowned prince , Sultan Mustapha , and otherwise troubled his house and succession ; Edward the Second of ...
... examples of them . Livia is infamed for the poisoning of her husband ; Roxalana , Solyman's wife , was the de- struction of that renowned prince , Sultan Mustapha , and otherwise troubled his house and succession ; Edward the Second of ...
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