The Spectator ...John Sharpe, 1803 |
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Page 38
... give myself up to his directions . Amidst all the evils that threaten me , I will look up to him for help , and question not but he will either avert them , or turn them to my advantage . Though I know nei- ther the time nor the manner ...
... give myself up to his directions . Amidst all the evils that threaten me , I will look up to him for help , and question not but he will either avert them , or turn them to my advantage . Though I know nei- ther the time nor the manner ...
Page 52
... give it over as soon as I grow dull . This I know will be matter of great raillery to the small wits ; who will frequently put me in mind of my promise , desire me to keep my word , assure me that it is high time to give over , with ...
... give it over as soon as I grow dull . This I know will be matter of great raillery to the small wits ; who will frequently put me in mind of my promise , desire me to keep my word , assure me that it is high time to give over , with ...
Page 78
... give birth to all those little ex- travagancies which appear in their outward dress and behaviour . Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice , not criminal in themselves . Ex- tinguish vanity in the mind , and you ...
... give birth to all those little ex- travagancies which appear in their outward dress and behaviour . Foppish and fantastic ornaments are only indications of vice , not criminal in themselves . Ex- tinguish vanity in the mind , and you ...
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