The Moral Probe: Or, One Hundred and Two Essays on the Nature of Men and Things |
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... SPIRIT , dangers of ............ . 163 PAUPERISM , causes and remedy .. PERSPECTIVE , a glance at human nature ...... PILLOW , place for reflection ... PRESENCE OF MIND , advantages of PRESS , responsibility of editors .. ..... 167 169 ...
... SPIRIT , dangers of ............ . 163 PAUPERISM , causes and remedy .. PERSPECTIVE , a glance at human nature ...... PILLOW , place for reflection ... PRESENCE OF MIND , advantages of PRESS , responsibility of editors .. ..... 167 169 ...
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... spirit , which is raised by the whirlwind of selfish ambition , and rides on the tornado of faction . Before he is roused to a participation in violent public action , he bears much , reflects deeply , and resolves nobly . But when the ...
... spirit , which is raised by the whirlwind of selfish ambition , and rides on the tornado of faction . Before he is roused to a participation in violent public action , he bears much , reflects deeply , and resolves nobly . But when the ...
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... kite , it cannot rise in a calm , and requires a constant wind to preserve its upward course . The fulcrum of ignorance , and the lever of party spirit , form its magic power . An astute writer has well 14 THE PROBE .
... kite , it cannot rise in a calm , and requires a constant wind to preserve its upward course . The fulcrum of ignorance , and the lever of party spirit , form its magic power . An astute writer has well 14 THE PROBE .
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... spirits , the darkness will pass away . If the sun is going down , 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 ...
... spirits , the darkness will pass away . If the sun is going down , 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 ...
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... spirits of every age and clime . As a system of Morals and Religion , every effort of man , to add to its transcendent beauty , or omnipotent strength , is presumption , and as vain , as an attempt to bind the wind , or imprison the ...
... spirits of every age and clime . As a system of Morals and Religion , every effort of man , to add to its transcendent beauty , or omnipotent strength , is presumption , and as vain , as an attempt to bind the wind , or imprison the ...
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