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... present and influential as- sociates , is elevated or grovelling . But while there is an almost endless diversity in the pro- ductions of different minds , and while he renders an impor- tant service to his fellow - men , who aids them ...
... present and influential as- sociates , is elevated or grovelling . But while there is an almost endless diversity in the pro- ductions of different minds , and while he renders an impor- tant service to his fellow - men , who aids them ...
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... present time as new and unheard of , when in truth they are the very same they practised as long as they were able ; they talk much of their observation and experience , in order to be obeyed in things they understand not , and out of ...
... present time as new and unheard of , when in truth they are the very same they practised as long as they were able ; they talk much of their observation and experience , in order to be obeyed in things they understand not , and out of ...
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... present is twofold : either first to serve them as some men do lords , learn their titles exactly , and then brag of their acquaintance ; or sec ondly , which is indeed the choicer , the profounder , and po- liter method , to get a ...
... present is twofold : either first to serve them as some men do lords , learn their titles exactly , and then brag of their acquaintance ; or sec ondly , which is indeed the choicer , the profounder , and po- liter method , to get a ...
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... present life his happiness arises from the subduing of his desires , it will arise in the next from the gratification of them .-- Addison . CONTENTMENT . - Contentment is a pearl of great price , and whoever procures it at the expense ...
... present life his happiness arises from the subduing of his desires , it will arise in the next from the gratification of them .-- Addison . CONTENTMENT . - Contentment is a pearl of great price , and whoever procures it at the expense ...
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... present condition , and whatever may be our expectations , to live within the compass of what we actually possess . It will be time enough to enjoy an estate when it comes into our hands ; but if we anticipate our good fortune , we ...
... present condition , and whatever may be our expectations , to live within the compass of what we actually possess . It will be time enough to enjoy an estate when it comes into our hands ; but if we anticipate our good fortune , we ...
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