The Works of Hannah More, Volume 1Harper, 1872 |
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... sense , of wholesome counsel , of sagacious observation , of knowledge of the world and of the female heart , of high - toned morality , and genuine Christian piety ; and all this enlivened with such brilliancy of wit . such richness of ...
... sense , of wholesome counsel , of sagacious observation , of knowledge of the world and of the female heart , of high - toned morality , and genuine Christian piety ; and all this enlivened with such brilliancy of wit . such richness of ...
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... sense of propriety , to be contented with thinking himself the prime genius of the age ; but he seldom ventures to tell you that he thinks so . nity is compelled to acquire or to assume a better taste . Va- That spirit of independence ...
... sense of propriety , to be contented with thinking himself the prime genius of the age ; but he seldom ventures to tell you that he thinks so . nity is compelled to acquire or to assume a better taste . Va- That spirit of independence ...
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... sense and worth , which every hour Enlarge Affection's growing power ; Of worth , not emulous to praise , Of sense , not kept for gala days . O ! in the highest , happiest lot , By woman be it ne'er forgot , That human life's no ...
... sense and worth , which every hour Enlarge Affection's growing power ; Of worth , not emulous to praise , Of sense , not kept for gala days . O ! in the highest , happiest lot , By woman be it ne'er forgot , That human life's no ...
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... Sense was put to flight , Each speaker , so ingenious ever , ' Twas tiresome to be quite so clever ; There twisted Wit forgot to pleasc , Brought conquests , and brought cherries home . And Mood and Figure banish'd ease ; Name but the ...
... Sense was put to flight , Each speaker , so ingenious ever , ' Twas tiresome to be quite so clever ; There twisted Wit forgot to pleasc , Brought conquests , and brought cherries home . And Mood and Figure banish'd ease ; Name but the ...
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... sense and sympathy , Spoilt the vain thing he strove to be . For FLORIO was not meant by nature , A silly or a worthless creature : He had a heart dispos'd to feel , Had life and spirit taste and zeal ; Was handsome , generous ; but by ...
... sense and sympathy , Spoilt the vain thing he strove to be . For FLORIO was not meant by nature , A silly or a worthless creature : He had a heart dispos'd to feel , Had life and spirit taste and zeal ; Was handsome , generous ; but by ...
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