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... mind . Methought he rapped in such a pecu- liar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who deserved as well as desired admission . He appeared in the plainest country garb ; his great coat was coarse , and looked old and ...
... mind . Methought he rapped in such a pecu- liar manner , as seemed of itself to express there was one who deserved as well as desired admission . He appeared in the plainest country garb ; his great coat was coarse , and looked old and ...
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... mind , abstract from virtue , we shall soon see the disconnexion between that and true solid happi- ness . It is of the very essence , for instance , of en- vy , to be uneasy and disquieted . Pride meets with provocations and ...
... mind , abstract from virtue , we shall soon see the disconnexion between that and true solid happi- ness . It is of the very essence , for instance , of en- vy , to be uneasy and disquieted . Pride meets with provocations and ...
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... mind to recollect that posture and the directions I gave you relating to it . The surprise may put all out of your mind . For though we value ourselves on being reasonable know- ing creatures , reason and knowledge seem on such ...
... mind to recollect that posture and the directions I gave you relating to it . The surprise may put all out of your mind . For though we value ourselves on being reasonable know- ing creatures , reason and knowledge seem on such ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
The internal state of America being a true descrip | 121 |
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