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Page 103
... interest , the essence of meanness . He is more dangerous than the open knave - for the moment he thinks his interest can be enhanced by dishonesty , he will Swartwout . We have too much policy in morals and religion . It is cunning ...
... interest , the essence of meanness . He is more dangerous than the open knave - for the moment he thinks his interest can be enhanced by dishonesty , he will Swartwout . We have too much policy in morals and religion . It is cunning ...
Page 104
... whilst others cover dishonest hearts and actions , un- detected by man . Self interest blinds charity , circumstances are viewed with the eyes of prejudice , and not by them closely scanned - the cry of mad dog is raised , 104 THE PROBE .
... whilst others cover dishonest hearts and actions , un- detected by man . Self interest blinds charity , circumstances are viewed with the eyes of prejudice , and not by them closely scanned - the cry of mad dog is raised , 104 THE PROBE .
Page 126
... interest , bare - faced impudence and hypocrisy , make their attacks in front- whilst slander , falsehood , dark inuendoes , and damning praise , assail the rear . Pliny says , that Julius Cæsar blamed so ingeniously , that his censures ...
... interest , bare - faced impudence and hypocrisy , make their attacks in front- whilst slander , falsehood , dark inuendoes , and damning praise , assail the rear . Pliny says , that Julius Cæsar blamed so ingeniously , that his censures ...
Page 148
... interests , joys , and griefs ; are shared by the partner of his bosom - his soul is expanded — he has something to care for , besides his noble self - consola- tions unknown to single blessedness - bachelors . But love on both sides ...
... interests , joys , and griefs ; are shared by the partner of his bosom - his soul is expanded — he has something to care for , besides his noble self - consola- tions unknown to single blessedness - bachelors . But love on both sides ...
Page 176
... interests above public good . The political dis- cussions of the present day , are seldom characterized by reason , logic , courtesy , or common sense . This is an evil that editors can , and should correct . They can give a harmonious ...
... interests above public good . The political dis- cussions of the present day , are seldom characterized by reason , logic , courtesy , or common sense . This is an evil that editors can , and should correct . They can give a harmonious ...
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