The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... action . They inculcate sterling integrity , unyielding virtue , ardent patriotism , active philanthropy , pure benevolence , and universal charity . If my arduous efforts to alleviate the miseries of my fellow creatures , produced by ...
... action . They inculcate sterling integrity , unyielding virtue , ardent patriotism , active philanthropy , pure benevolence , and universal charity . If my arduous efforts to alleviate the miseries of my fellow creatures , produced by ...
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... action , he bears much , reflects deeply , and resolves nobly . But when the oppression of rulers becomes so intolerable , as to induce the farmers of a country to leave their ploughs and peaceful firesides , and draw the avenging sword ...
... action , he bears much , reflects deeply , and resolves nobly . But when the oppression of rulers becomes so intolerable , as to induce the farmers of a country to leave their ploughs and peaceful firesides , and draw the avenging sword ...
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... action , the all pervading mo- tive - power , that impelled mankind in their onward course to eternity , the polar star to guide them through this world of sin and wo — the ills that flesh is heir to , would be softened in its melting ...
... action , the all pervading mo- tive - power , that impelled mankind in their onward course to eternity , the polar star to guide them through this world of sin and wo — the ills that flesh is heir to , would be softened in its melting ...
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... actions free . Never ex- cite them by unnecessary crosses and vexation , merely to exercise your authority . Blame them cautiously for errors , and commend them liberally for good conduct . Correct all faults the moment they appear ...
... actions free . Never ex- cite them by unnecessary crosses and vexation , merely to exercise your authority . Blame them cautiously for errors , and commend them liberally for good conduct . Correct all faults the moment they appear ...
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... the hair - spring of the machine , and is operated upon by the least movement of the regulator , which , if turned too far , lets it out , and deranges the motion of every wheel . Shame should be brought into action 34 THE PROBE .
... the hair - spring of the machine , and is operated upon by the least movement of the regulator , which , if turned too far , lets it out , and deranges the motion of every wheel . Shame should be brought into action 34 THE PROBE .
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