The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... DEATH , our best friend ..... DEBTS , credit system injurious ... DESPAIR , causes of .... DISCRETION , defined ..... DUELLING , a cowardly practice .... EDUCATION , the kind most useful 14 16 246 12 17 19 . *** ***** 41 42 47 48 52 54 ...
... DEATH , our best friend ..... DEBTS , credit system injurious ... DESPAIR , causes of .... DISCRETION , defined ..... DUELLING , a cowardly practice .... EDUCATION , the kind most useful 14 16 246 12 17 19 . *** ***** 41 42 47 48 52 54 ...
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... death , as the man in the fable did the bear , by pretending to be dead , as the only means of saving his life . If , in the multitude of counsel there is safety , the sick should be preeminently safe . In Politics , we have numerous ...
... death , as the man in the fable did the bear , by pretending to be dead , as the only means of saving his life . If , in the multitude of counsel there is safety , the sick should be preeminently safe . In Politics , we have numerous ...
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... death , a scene of gloom . Power is gained as a means of en- joyment , but oftener than otherwise , is its fell destroyer . Like the viper in the fable , it is prone to sting those who warm it into life . History fully demonstrates ...
... death , a scene of gloom . Power is gained as a means of en- joyment , but oftener than otherwise , is its fell destroyer . Like the viper in the fable , it is prone to sting those who warm it into life . History fully demonstrates ...
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... feet . Life , to youth , is a fairy tale just opened ; to old age , a tale read through , ending in death . Be wise in time , that you may be happy in eternity . Happiness , like a snail , is never found from 3 B 2 APOTHEGMS . 17.
... feet . Life , to youth , is a fairy tale just opened ; to old age , a tale read through , ending in death . Be wise in time , that you may be happy in eternity . Happiness , like a snail , is never found from 3 B 2 APOTHEGMS . 17.
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... death , and perfumes the tomb . Never be cast down by trifles . If a spider breaks his thread twenty times in a day , he patiently mends it each time . Make up your mind to do a good thing , it will be done . Fear not troubles , keep up ...
... death , and perfumes the tomb . Never be cast down by trifles . If a spider breaks his thread twenty times in a day , he patiently mends it each time . Make up your mind to do a good thing , it will be done . Fear not troubles , keep up ...
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