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... Books , I think , indifferent ; fuch as thofe that treat of Hiftory , Travels , and fome few Pieces in the Belles Lettres , that have been writ- ten by Men of Politeness and Gallantry , in Ho- nour nour of your Sex . Thefe , I think , [ 5 ]
... Books , I think , indifferent ; fuch as thofe that treat of Hiftory , Travels , and fome few Pieces in the Belles Lettres , that have been writ- ten by Men of Politeness and Gallantry , in Ho- nour nour of your Sex . Thefe , I think , [ 5 ]
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... Pieces I would wholly exclude out of your Clofet ; and fuch I reckon all Treatifes of Philo- fophy , and Romances . The firft can only ferve to confufe and disturb your Judgment ; and the laft to corrupt the native Goodnefs and ...
... Pieces I would wholly exclude out of your Clofet ; and fuch I reckon all Treatifes of Philo- fophy , and Romances . The firft can only ferve to confufe and disturb your Judgment ; and the laft to corrupt the native Goodnefs and ...
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... Piece of the greatest Prudence ; for if a Lady fpeak well of her Husband , at a Time when it is publickly known there is no good Understand- ing between them , it will be thought either great Weakness or Hypocrify ; and , if the ...
... Piece of the greatest Prudence ; for if a Lady fpeak well of her Husband , at a Time when it is publickly known there is no good Understand- ing between them , it will be thought either great Weakness or Hypocrify ; and , if the ...
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... certain Rules in this Cafe . A Thing may be properly faid at one Time , and in one Company , that would be inexcufable in ano- ther . And it may be a Piece of Prudence , at a parti particular Juncture , to own yourfelf in the wrong , [ 26 ]
... certain Rules in this Cafe . A Thing may be properly faid at one Time , and in one Company , that would be inexcufable in ano- ther . And it may be a Piece of Prudence , at a parti particular Juncture , to own yourfelf in the wrong , [ 26 ]
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... . While Youth lafts , MA- DAM , let your Behaviour be of a Piece . Enjoy . freely thofe Diverfions and Pleafures that are fuit- able to your Age and Quality . Go to Aflemblies , or Balls , the Theatre , or the Opera ; [ 27 ]
... . While Youth lafts , MA- DAM , let your Behaviour be of a Piece . Enjoy . freely thofe Diverfions and Pleafures that are fuit- able to your Age and Quality . Go to Aflemblies , or Balls , the Theatre , or the Opera ; [ 27 ]
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Page 11 - Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls : Who steals my purse steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing ; "Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands ; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.