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... that which has been often thought , but was never before so well expressed , ' they certainly never attained , nor ever sought it ; for they endeavoured to be singular in their thoughts , and were careless of their diction .
... that which has been often thought , but was never before so well expressed , ' they certainly never attained , nor ever sought it ; for they endeavoured to be singular in their thoughts , and were careless of their diction .
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Whatever opinion they have of his eyes , suppose they had none of his ears , or they would never nave talked at this foolish rate so near : ' Gods ! thou must be cautious . dƆh ! yes , very cautious : for if Cato should overhear you ...
Whatever opinion they have of his eyes , suppose they had none of his ears , or they would never nave talked at this foolish rate so near : ' Gods ! thou must be cautious . dƆh ! yes , very cautious : for if Cato should overhear you ...
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Addison never deviates from his track to snatch a grace ; he seeks no ambitious ornaments , and tries no hazardous innova- tions . His page is always luminous , but never blazes in unexpected splendour . It was apparently his principal ...
Addison never deviates from his track to snatch a grace ; he seeks no ambitious ornaments , and tries no hazardous innova- tions . His page is always luminous , but never blazes in unexpected splendour . It was apparently his principal ...
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