The British Essayists: The AdventurerLittle, Brown, 1866 - English essays |
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... labour itself is the enjoy- ment , whether it be pursued to supply the neces- saries or the conveniences of life , whether to cultivate a farm or decorate a palace ; for when the palace is decorated , and the barn filled , the pleasure ...
... labour itself is the enjoy- ment , whether it be pursued to supply the neces- saries or the conveniences of life , whether to cultivate a farm or decorate a palace ; for when the palace is decorated , and the barn filled , the pleasure ...
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... labours on the same subject ; for there will always be some reason why one should , on particular occa- sions , or to particular persons , be preferable to another ; some will be clear where others are ob- scure , some will please by ...
... labours on the same subject ; for there will always be some reason why one should , on particular occa- sions , or to particular persons , be preferable to another ; some will be clear where others are ob- scure , some will please by ...
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... labour and expense of emblazoning the achievements of every individual , which would be little more than repeating the same words , that an inscription be placed over the door to this effect : This gallery is sacred to the memory and ...
... labour and expense of emblazoning the achievements of every individual , which would be little more than repeating the same words , that an inscription be placed over the door to this effect : This gallery is sacred to the memory and ...
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... labours are innocent ; who are searching out new powers of nature , or contriving new works of art ; but who are yet persecuted with incessant obloquy , and whom the universal contempt with which they are treated often debars from that ...
... labours are innocent ; who are searching out new powers of nature , or contriving new works of art ; but who are yet persecuted with incessant obloquy , and whom the universal contempt with which they are treated often debars from that ...
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... labour , however , was not without its reward ; it recom- mended me to the notice of the ladies , and procured me the gentle appellation of Jessamy . " I now learned , among other grown gentlemen , to dance , which greatly enlarged my ...
... labour , however , was not without its reward ; it recom- mended me to the notice of the ladies , and procured me the gentle appellation of Jessamy . " I now learned , among other grown gentlemen , to dance , which greatly enlarged my ...
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