The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... give that which is salutary ; and honest hearts , willing to receive and be guided by it . It is as abundant as spring flowers in May , but not always as odoriferous . * From Lawyers , it may be purchased in quantity , according to the ...
... give that which is salutary ; and honest hearts , willing to receive and be guided by it . It is as abundant as spring flowers in May , but not always as odoriferous . * From Lawyers , it may be purchased in quantity , according to the ...
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... gives them a passport among the credulous , and sometimes enables them to leave in the distance , a man of science , merit , and worth ; but too modest and unassuming for the times . Blustering impudence and foaming brag- gadocia , have ...
... gives them a passport among the credulous , and sometimes enables them to leave in the distance , a man of science , merit , and worth ; but too modest and unassuming for the times . Blustering impudence and foaming brag- gadocia , have ...
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... give their advice , but not all , either honest or competent . In matters of Religion , a subject of more importance than all other things combined , the advisers are legion , and as various and distinct in some non - essential par ...
... give their advice , but not all , either honest or competent . In matters of Religion , a subject of more importance than all other things combined , the advisers are legion , and as various and distinct in some non - essential par ...
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... give you post meat for supper . He will gladly make a bridge of you , on which to walk into power , provided he can pass toll free . Let your aim be more lofty than the highest pinnacle ambition can rear . Nothing is pure but heaven ...
... give you post meat for supper . He will gladly make a bridge of you , on which to walk into power , provided he can pass toll free . Let your aim be more lofty than the highest pinnacle ambition can rear . Nothing is pure but heaven ...
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... gives it a mastery over us - it then becomes a con- firmed disease , and calls for our pity . It is one of the misfortunes of our fallen nature , and can best be dis- armed by kindness . The bee seldom stings the hand that is covered ...
... gives it a mastery over us - it then becomes a con- firmed disease , and calls for our pity . It is one of the misfortunes of our fallen nature , and can best be dis- armed by kindness . The bee seldom stings the hand that is covered ...
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