The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingCollins and Company, 1817 - 253 頁 |
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... fortune , 205 24. The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to king Pyrrhus , who attempted to bribe him to his interests , by the offer of a great sum of money , 206 25. Character of James I. king of England , • 207 26. Charles V ...
... fortune , 205 24. The speech of Fabricius , a Roman ambassador , to king Pyrrhus , who attempted to bribe him to his interests , by the offer of a great sum of money , 206 25. Character of James I. king of England , • 207 26. Charles V ...
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... fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unwarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross their time , and to stir up their passions ...
... fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unwarrantable pleasures , and of vicious companions , is allowed to amuse young persons , to engross their time , and to stir up their passions ...
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... fortune with generosity and prudence , is amply repaid by the titude of those whom he obliges ; by the approbation ... fortunes , and diguities , ) - I presume the self - love common to human nature , would generally make them prefer ...
... fortune with generosity and prudence , is amply repaid by the titude of those whom he obliges ; by the approbation ... fortunes , and diguities , ) - I presume the self - love common to human nature , would generally make them prefer ...
第 18 頁
... fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising , that envy should ever have been a prevalent passion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians . Where so much is suffered in common , little room is ...
... fortune makes on that scanty proportion ; it is surprising , that envy should ever have been a prevalent passion among men , much more that it should have prevailed among Christians . Where so much is suffered in common , little room is ...
第 19 頁
... fortune .. Amidst all disadvantages of this kind , a pure , a steadfast , and enlightened mind , pos- sessed of strong virtue , could enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ...
... fortune .. Amidst all disadvantages of this kind , a pure , a steadfast , and enlightened mind , pos- sessed of strong virtue , could enjoy itself in peace , and smile at the impotent assaults of fortune and the elements . It is within ...
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