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... mean , a calm and folid Senfe of Religion , free from Scepticifm on the one Hand , and Superfti- tion on the other ; and be affur'd , that , without this Foundation , the feverest Virtue cannot be anfwerable for its own Security . Do ...
... mean , a calm and folid Senfe of Religion , free from Scepticifm on the one Hand , and Superfti- tion on the other ; and be affur'd , that , without this Foundation , the feverest Virtue cannot be anfwerable for its own Security . Do ...
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... Means , that the Efteem of Men of Merit and Honour is to be gain'd , and yet it is their Approbation only is worth the Acquifition . But how defire- able foever that may be , I would not have you to be too follicitous to obtain it ...
... Means , that the Efteem of Men of Merit and Honour is to be gain'd , and yet it is their Approbation only is worth the Acquifition . But how defire- able foever that may be , I would not have you to be too follicitous to obtain it ...
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... Means , MADAM , from hence , be thought to reduce you to Talents unbecoming your Station . All I mean is to convince you , that the moft true , as well as ufeful Knowledge , confifts in the understanding our Duty well , and preferving ...
... Means , MADAM , from hence , be thought to reduce you to Talents unbecoming your Station . All I mean is to convince you , that the moft true , as well as ufeful Knowledge , confifts in the understanding our Duty well , and preferving ...
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... Means , is in fome Measure authoriz'd to make Reprifals , which are often more prejudicial to you than to herself ... mean , that , MADAM , which frequently happens in the conju- gal State . It is difhonourable on either Side , but ...
... Means , is in fome Measure authoriz'd to make Reprifals , which are often more prejudicial to you than to herself ... mean , that , MADAM , which frequently happens in the conju- gal State . It is difhonourable on either Side , but ...
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... Means have you appear in- fenfible of your Wrong ; that would difcover an Indifference , very inconfiftent with your Character , and the Tenderness due in that Relation . But let your Complaints be addrefs'd to himfelt alone , timed to ...
... Means have you appear in- fenfible of your Wrong ; that would difcover an Indifference , very inconfiftent with your Character , and the Tenderness due in that Relation . But let your Complaints be addrefs'd to himfelt alone , timed to ...
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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.