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... fays he , the taxes are , indeed , very heavy , and , if thofe laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay , we might more easily discharge them ; but we have many others , and much more grievous to fome of us .
... fays he , the taxes are , indeed , very heavy , and , if thofe laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay , we might more easily discharge them ; but we have many others , and much more grievous to fome of us .
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Page 434 - Then I said, I shall die in my nest, And I shall multiply my days as the sand. My root was spread out by the waters, And the dew lay all night upon my branch.
Page 202 - What maintains one vice would bring up two children. You may think perhaps that a little tea, or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little entertainment now and then, can be no great matter ; but remember, Many a little makes a mickle. Beware of little expenses : A small leak will sink a great ship, as Poor Richard says; and again, Who dainties love, shall beggars prove ; and moreover, Fools make feasts and wise men eat them.
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Page 203 - Sect, great Observers of set Days and Times. The Day comes round before you are aware, and the Demand is made before you are prepared to satisfy it. Or if you bear your Debt in Mind, the Term which at first seemed so long, will, as it lessens, appear extremely short.
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| Title | the monthly review or literary journal: from january to june, inclusive,. m,dcc,lxxx. |
| Author | several hands |
| Published | 1780 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 12 Dec 2006 |
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