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... better . The work will be found especially valuable as a book of reference ; and the more so , as the subjects are alphabetically arranged , so as to make the volume its own index . I can not doubt that it will be hailed as a valuable ...
... better . The work will be found especially valuable as a book of reference ; and the more so , as the subjects are alphabetically arranged , so as to make the volume its own index . I can not doubt that it will be hailed as a valuable ...
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... better than we know our selves , as he loves us better too . He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves , and sharpens our skill . Our antago nist is our helper . This amicable conflict with difficulty obliges us to an intimate ...
... better than we know our selves , as he loves us better too . He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves , and sharpens our skill . Our antago nist is our helper . This amicable conflict with difficulty obliges us to an intimate ...
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... better than a common cane ; nor a blue ribbon bind up a wound so well as a fillet ; the glitter of gold or of diamonds will but hurt sore eyes , instead of cur- ing them ; and an aching head will be no more eased by wearing a crown than ...
... better than a common cane ; nor a blue ribbon bind up a wound so well as a fillet ; the glitter of gold or of diamonds will but hurt sore eyes , instead of cur- ing them ; and an aching head will be no more eased by wearing a crown than ...
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... it is directed.— Clar endon . ANGER , ITS PREVENTION . - To rule one's prevent it is better . - Edwards . A LAS ira A 28 ABO ers F Out bar Sa anger is well ; tel to ANTIQUARIANISM . - I do by no means advise you 20 THE WORLD'S LACONICS .
... it is directed.— Clar endon . ANGER , ITS PREVENTION . - To rule one's prevent it is better . - Edwards . A LAS ira A 28 ABO ers F Out bar Sa anger is well ; tel to ANTIQUARIANISM . - I do by no means advise you 20 THE WORLD'S LACONICS .
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... better than all the letters of recommendation in the world ; Homer , that ' twas a glo B- B B A BEA beaut then b sire B BE ក់ ថ្មី ថ្មី Mag rious gift of nature ; and Ovid , alluding to 24 THE WORLD'S LACONICS .
... better than all the letters of recommendation in the world ; Homer , that ' twas a glo B- B B A BEA beaut then b sire B BE ក់ ថ្មី ថ្មី Mag rious gift of nature ; and Ovid , alluding to 24 THE WORLD'S LACONICS .
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