Memoirs of Modern Philosophers, Volumen3R. Cruttwell and sold by G. and J. Robinson, London, 1804 - 402 páginas |
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... mother's houfe at W- for which the pays no more than twenty pounds a year , there are feven better rooms than thefe ! Do not think I am to be fo eafily impofed upon . ' " If you can fuit yourself cheaper elfe- where , I have no ...
... mother's houfe at W- for which the pays no more than twenty pounds a year , there are feven better rooms than thefe ! Do not think I am to be fo eafily impofed upon . ' " If you can fuit yourself cheaper elfe- where , I have no ...
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... mother ; the rifque fhe ran of expofing her character to reproach , and her name to ridicule , by perfifting in a conduct so ut- terly inconfiftent with the laws of delicacy and decorum . Bridgetina was like the deaf adder , which ...
... mother ; the rifque fhe ran of expofing her character to reproach , and her name to ridicule , by perfifting in a conduct so ut- terly inconfiftent with the laws of delicacy and decorum . Bridgetina was like the deaf adder , which ...
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... mother , who had from her cradle fupplied the place to her of maid , milliner , and mantua maker ; and though the good woman's fond wishes . of fetting off the perfon of her daughter to the best advantage were but ill - feconded by her ...
... mother , who had from her cradle fupplied the place to her of maid , milliner , and mantua maker ; and though the good woman's fond wishes . of fetting off the perfon of her daughter to the best advantage were but ill - feconded by her ...
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... mother should by mistake have fent me this favourite drefs , in which the always fays I look fo well . It is made up after her own fancy , and admirably fuited to my complexion . Do you not admire it ? " Indeed , Ma'am , the filk is ...
... mother should by mistake have fent me this favourite drefs , in which the always fays I look fo well . It is made up after her own fancy , and admirably fuited to my complexion . Do you not admire it ? " Indeed , Ma'am , the filk is ...
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... mother is made miferable by your abfence . ' " Cruel Henry ! " returned the weeping Bridgetina ; " but now I know the motive . of your conduct . Let me but reafon the matter with you in one fingle conference , and I fhall be fatisfied ...
... mother is made miferable by your abfence . ' " Cruel Henry ! " returned the weeping Bridgetina ; " but now I know the motive . of your conduct . Let me but reafon the matter with you in one fingle conference , and I fhall be fatisfied ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 14 - A universe of death ; which God by curse Created evil, for evil only good, Where all life dies, death lives, and nature breeds, Perverse, all monstrous, all prodigious things, Abominable, inutterable, and worse Than fables yet have feign'd, or fear conceiv'd, Gorgons, and Hydras, and Chimeras dire.
Página 265 - tis He alone Decidedly can try us, He knows each chord — its various tone, Each spring — its various bias : Then at the balance let's be mute, We never can adjust it; What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted.
Página 359 - To breathe th' enlivening fpirit, and to fix The generous purpofe in the glowing breaft. Oh fpeak the joy! ye, "whom the fudden tear Surprizes often, while you look around, And nothing ftrikes your eye but fights of blifs, All various Nature preffing on the heart : An elegant fufficiency, content, Retirement, rural quiet, friendfhip, books, Eafe and alternate labour, ufeful life, Progreffive virtue, and approving HEAVEN.
Página 359 - Progreffive virtue, and approving HEAVEN. Thefe are the matchlefs joys of virtuous love; And thus their moments fly. The Seafons thus, As ceafelefs round a jarring world they roll, Still find them happy...
Página 289 - Humbly their faults, and pardon begg'd, with tears Watering the ground, and with their sighs the air Frequenting, sent from hearts contrite, in sign Of sorrow unfeign'd and humiliation meek.
Página 301 - not to condemn the world, but that the world through him might have life.
Página 287 - That only, and that amply, this performs ; Lifts us above life's pains, her joys above...
Página 304 - ... her confidence in the poffibility of future happinefs from future exertions of virtue. It was her opinion, that the fupport of reputation being found to be a ftrong additional motive to virtue, it ought not to be put out of the power of the unfortunate female, who, confcious of her error, is defirous to retrieve it by her after conduit.
Página 103 - ... be always blind to a truth fo obvious. How can I believe it compatible with the nature of mind, that fo many ftrong and reiterated efforts fliall be productive of no effect?
Página 223 - Prudence should be tied, Venus in vain the wedded pair would crown, If angry Fortune on their union frown: Soon will the flattering dream of bliss be o'er, And cloy'd imagination cheat no more.