The Spectator, Volume 8William Durell and Company, 1810 - English literature |
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... give an opportunity for the sublimest thoughts and conceptions. Plutarch tells us of an heathen who was singing an hymn to Diana, in which he celebrated her for her delight in human sacrifices, and other instances of cruelty and revenge ...
... give an opportunity for the sublimest thoughts and conceptions. Plutarch tells us of an heathen who was singing an hymn to Diana, in which he celebrated her for her delight in human sacrifices, and other instances of cruelty and revenge ...
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... give an opportu- nity for the sublimest thoughts and conceptions . Plutarch tells us of an heathen who was singing an hymn to Diana , in which he celebrated her for her de- light in human sacrifices , and other instances of cru- elty ...
... give an opportu- nity for the sublimest thoughts and conceptions . Plutarch tells us of an heathen who was singing an hymn to Diana , in which he celebrated her for her de- light in human sacrifices , and other instances of cru- elty ...
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... Give me leave to allow myself no respite from labor . It is an inexpressible pleasure to know a little of the world ; and be of no character or significancy in it . To be ever unconcerned , and ever looking on new objects with an ...
... Give me leave to allow myself no respite from labor . It is an inexpressible pleasure to know a little of the world ; and be of no character or significancy in it . To be ever unconcerned , and ever looking on new objects with an ...
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... give me an inclination to a repose more profound than I was at that time capable of , I beg people's pardon for an odd humor I am guil- ty of , and was often that day , which is , saluting any person whom I like , whether I know him or ...
... give me an inclination to a repose more profound than I was at that time capable of , I beg people's pardon for an odd humor I am guil- ty of , and was often that day , which is , saluting any person whom I like , whether I know him or ...
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... gives you to understand she is in humor to laugh at you . You must have often seen the coachmen make signs with their fingers as they drive by each other to intimate how much they have got that day . They can carry on that language to give ...
... gives you to understand she is in humor to laugh at you . You must have often seen the coachmen make signs with their fingers as they drive by each other to intimate how much they have got that day . They can carry on that language to give ...
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