Memoir of the life of John Bowdler, esq. [by T. Bowdler. Sig. D2, M5,6, V2 are cancels. Sig. E8 has been replaced by 8 leaves, sig. N7 by 2 leaves].1825 |
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... mind , is sensible of his failings and imperfections , will fear , lest , through the kind partiality of friends , his faults be overlooked , and an undue importance and an undeserved merit be attributed to his good deeds . Such were ...
... mind , is sensible of his failings and imperfections , will fear , lest , through the kind partiality of friends , his faults be overlooked , and an undue importance and an undeserved merit be attributed to his good deeds . Such were ...
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Thomas Bowdler. real happiness which will be the reward of an up- right mind and a faithful discharge of duty , though in circumstances far removed from the luxuries of affluence , and a situation retired from the attrac- tions of public ...
Thomas Bowdler. real happiness which will be the reward of an up- right mind and a faithful discharge of duty , though in circumstances far removed from the luxuries of affluence , and a situation retired from the attrac- tions of public ...
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... mind ; and the precepts which are to be given , and the knowledge which is to be conveyed , assume a pleasing and attractive form when they are tenderly inculcated and mildly enforced . But Mr. Bowdler's mother possessed advantages ...
... mind ; and the precepts which are to be given , and the knowledge which is to be conveyed , assume a pleasing and attractive form when they are tenderly inculcated and mildly enforced . But Mr. Bowdler's mother possessed advantages ...
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... got by rote ; it would be only burdening the memory , without forming the mind or touching the heart . To the instruction thus given by an excellent mother , c 3 J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 21 doctrine, of duty, or of the discipline of ...
... got by rote ; it would be only burdening the memory , without forming the mind or touching the heart . To the instruction thus given by an excellent mother , c 3 J. BOWDLER , ESQ . 21 doctrine, of duty, or of the discipline of ...
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... minds of our children , we shall find our own ideas improve at the same time . Let every one , therefore , study such instructions as these first by themselves ; and then make them their own , by striking out what they think useless ...
... minds of our children , we shall find our own ideas improve at the same time . Let every one , therefore , study such instructions as these first by themselves ; and then make them their own , by striking out what they think useless ...
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