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... ther Way but by Silence and Contempt . I own , this may feem a Peice of felf - Denial , that re- quires a ftrong Virtue to fupport it ; but , every Thing confider'd , I am fure , it is the only Way a Lady can in fuch Cafes come off with ...
... ther Way but by Silence and Contempt . I own , this may feem a Peice of felf - Denial , that re- quires a ftrong Virtue to fupport it ; but , every Thing confider'd , I am fure , it is the only Way a Lady can in fuch Cafes come off with ...
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... 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 ]
... 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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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.