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... passed his twenty - fifth year ; before . other men , even such as are some time to shine in eminence , have passed their probation of literature , or presume to hope for any other notice than such as is bestowed on diligence and ...
... passed his twenty - fifth year ; before . other men , even such as are some time to shine in eminence , have passed their probation of literature , or presume to hope for any other notice than such as is bestowed on diligence and ...
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... passed the night sometimes in mean houses , which are set open at night to any casual wanderers , sometimes in cellars among the riot and filth of the meanest and most profligate of the rabble : and sometimes , when he had not money to ...
... passed the night sometimes in mean houses , which are set open at night to any casual wanderers , sometimes in cellars among the riot and filth of the meanest and most profligate of the rabble : and sometimes , when he had not money to ...
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... passed the rest of his life , reverenced for his virtue , and beloved for the softness of his temper , and the easiness of his manners . Before strangers he had something of the scholar's timidity or distrust ; but , when he became ...
... passed the rest of his life , reverenced for his virtue , and beloved for the softness of his temper , and the easiness of his manners . Before strangers he had something of the scholar's timidity or distrust ; but , when he became ...
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