Instructions for the Use of a Young Lady of Quality: Or, The Idea of a Woman of Merit |
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... believe me , the beft Books in the World will be less serviceable to your Improvement , than the fele & t Converfation of a virtuous and experienced Friend , who can communicate her Reflections to you without Re- ferve , and to whom you ...
... believe me , the beft Books in the World will be less serviceable to your Improvement , than the fele & t Converfation of a virtuous and experienced Friend , who can communicate her Reflections to you without Re- ferve , and to whom you ...
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... believe , Madam , the juft Praifes , gi- ven to the Merit or Beauty of another , will dis minish your own ? Or can you poffibly imagine , that you are the fole Perfon in the World who poffefs those Qualities in Perfection ? If you think ...
... believe , Madam , the juft Praifes , gi- ven to the Merit or Beauty of another , will dis minish your own ? Or can you poffibly imagine , that you are the fole Perfon in the World who poffefs those Qualities in Perfection ? If you think ...
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... Believe me , Panegyrick requires more Spirit and good Senfe than Satyr . But fuppofe it were otherwise , is it not more defireable to abate a little of that Vivacity , than display it at another's Coft , who , by that Means , is in fome ...
... Believe me , Panegyrick requires more Spirit and good Senfe than Satyr . But fuppofe it were otherwise , is it not more defireable to abate a little of that Vivacity , than display it at another's Coft , who , by that Means , is in fome ...
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... believe me , the Refpect due to your Quality is not always a fufficient Security ; and we live in fo adventurous an Age , that , if a La- dy discover the leaft Weakness this Way , there are but too many ready to turn it to their own Ad ...
... believe me , the Refpect due to your Quality is not always a fufficient Security ; and we live in fo adventurous an Age , that , if a La- dy discover the leaft Weakness this Way , there are but too many ready to turn it to their own Ad ...
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... believe , that the Gentleman , who ftakes his Honour , his Fortune , and his Life , in your Caufe , does it without the Hope of fome Return . Do not imagine your Quality , in this Cafe , will fcreen you from Reflection . The Age we live ...
... believe , that the Gentleman , who ftakes his Honour , his Fortune , and his Life , in your Caufe , does it without the Hope of fome Return . Do not imagine your Quality , in this Cafe , will fcreen you from Reflection . The Age we live ...
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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.