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... equal barbarism , our females would be equal drudges . The man with them is less strong than with us , but their woman stronger than ours ; and both for the same obvious reason ; because our man and their woman is habituated to labor ...
... equal barbarism , our females would be equal drudges . The man with them is less strong than with us , but their woman stronger than ours ; and both for the same obvious reason ; because our man and their woman is habituated to labor ...
Page 459
... equal arms and might , To dare our ' Squire to single fight . The Whig thus arm'd , untaught to yield , Advanced tremendous to the field : Nor did M'Fingal shun the foe , 250 But stood to brave the desp'rate blow ; While all the party ...
... equal arms and might , To dare our ' Squire to single fight . The Whig thus arm'd , untaught to yield , Advanced tremendous to the field : Nor did M'Fingal shun the foe , 250 But stood to brave the desp'rate blow ; While all the party ...
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... equal , so far as such a being is exhibited to our faculties , will have the greatest share of the pro- pensity and benevolent affection of the heart . I say , " other things being equal , " especially because there is a secondary ...
... equal , so far as such a being is exhibited to our faculties , will have the greatest share of the pro- pensity and benevolent affection of the heart . I say , " other things being equal , " especially because there is a secondary ...
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