The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... look to God for success . AGRICULTURE . WHAT I have said on this subject in a former publi- cation , I here repeat ... looks upon the bustle of cities , the intricacies of mechanism , the din of commerce , and brain confusing , body ...
... look to God for success . AGRICULTURE . WHAT I have said on this subject in a former publi- cation , I here repeat ... looks upon the bustle of cities , the intricacies of mechanism , the din of commerce , and brain confusing , body ...
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... Looks beautiful , because ' tis nigh to heaven : But we never think how sandy's the foundation , What storms will batter , and what tempests shake us . — Otway . SOME Conceited wights , who study party politics more than philosophy or ...
... Looks beautiful , because ' tis nigh to heaven : But we never think how sandy's the foundation , What storms will batter , and what tempests shake us . — Otway . SOME Conceited wights , who study party politics more than philosophy or ...
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... look at the stars ; if they are hid by clouds , still look up to heaven , rely upon the promises of God , and be cheerful . Never yield to misfortunes . Mind what you run after ; avoid bubbles that will burst , and fire - works that end ...
... look at the stars ; if they are hid by clouds , still look up to heaven , rely upon the promises of God , and be cheerful . Never yield to misfortunes . Mind what you run after ; avoid bubbles that will burst , and fire - works that end ...
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... looks beyond the skies for approval and reward . It never opens , but seeks to heal the wounds inflicted by misfortune - it never harrows up , but strives to calm the troubled mind . Like their Lord and Master , the truly benevolent man ...
... looks beyond the skies for approval and reward . It never opens , but seeks to heal the wounds inflicted by misfortune - it never harrows up , but strives to calm the troubled mind . Like their Lord and Master , the truly benevolent man ...
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... look more grave , all is lost in the opinion of the world . " Washington fre- quently observed , towards the close of life , that he would not repass it , were it in his power to do so . The happiness of a contented hod carrier , far ...
... look more grave , all is lost in the opinion of the world . " Washington fre- quently observed , towards the close of life , that he would not repass it , were it in his power to do so . The happiness of a contented hod carrier , far ...
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