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... mind , he thought in proverbs , which have been denominated the wisdom of nations . His earliest productions , particularly his Poor Richard , abundantly luxuriant in this respect , may be adduced in proof ; and the same quality will be ...
... mind , he thought in proverbs , which have been denominated the wisdom of nations . His earliest productions , particularly his Poor Richard , abundantly luxuriant in this respect , may be adduced in proof ; and the same quality will be ...
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... minds and brightening of their under- standings , without offending their modesty , I doubt not of having their favour and encourage- ment . It is certain , that no country in the world pro- duces naturally finer spirits than ours , men ...
... minds and brightening of their under- standings , without offending their modesty , I doubt not of having their favour and encourage- ment . It is certain , that no country in the world pro- duces naturally finer spirits than ours , men ...
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... mind . Me- thought he rapped in such a peculiar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who de- served as well as desired admission . He appeared in the plainest country garb ; his great coat was coarse , and looked old ...
... mind . Me- thought he rapped in such a peculiar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who de- served as well as desired admission . He appeared in the plainest country garb ; his great coat was coarse , and looked old ...
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... mind ( I don't question ) to make love to me ; but he can't get the opportunity to O dear , here she comes again ; I must conclude . Yours , & c . PATIENCE . Indeed , it is well enough , as it happens , that she is come to shorten this ...
... mind ( I don't question ) to make love to me ; but he can't get the opportunity to O dear , here she comes again ; I must conclude . Yours , & c . PATIENCE . Indeed , it is well enough , as it happens , that she is come to shorten this ...
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... mind to show themselves obliging . " When you visit a person of quality ( says he ) and have talked over your business , or the compli- ments , or whatever concern brought you thither , he makes a sign to have things served in for the ...
... mind to show themselves obliging . " When you visit a person of quality ( says he ) and have talked over your business , or the compli- ments , or whatever concern brought you thither , he makes a sign to have things served in for the ...
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