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" True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and, in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions; it loves shade and solitude, and... "
The philosophic alphabet, with an explanation of its principles; to which is ... - Page 72
by George Edmonds (of Birmingham.) - 1832 - 96 lehte
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The Spectator. ...

1789 - 508 lehte
...difplayed, are able to fetch down the moft airy coquette from the wildeft of her flights and rambles. True HAPPINESS is of a retired nature, and an enemy, to pomp and noife ; it arifes, in the firit place, from the enjoyment of one's felf ; and in the next, from the...
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Poor Richard; or, The way to wealth

Benjamin Franklin - 1820 - 72 lehte
...moderate expcctalions, are excellent safeguards of the mind, in this uncertain and changing state. Change and alteration form the very essence of the...a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise. No person who has once yielded up the< government of his mind, and given loose rein to his desires...
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The Spectator ...

1803 - 454 lehte
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Select British Classics, 11. köide

1803 - 434 lehte
...displayed, are able to fetch down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise ; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self ; and, in the next, from the friendship...
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The Spectator: In Eight Volumes. : Vol. I[-VIII].

1803 - 420 lehte
...displayed, are able to fetch down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. Trus happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise ; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and, in the next, from the friendship...
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The Hive: Or, A Collection of Thoughts on Civil, Moral, Sentimental and ...

1803 - 228 lehte
...years, but with tears, he would say, how much have I to repent of, and how little time to do it in ! True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noises. It arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and in the next, from the...
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The Twin Sisters; Or, The Advantages of Religion

1807 - 226 lehte
...rest with humble trust in THE ALMIGHTY, and thankful acknowledgement of His goodness. CHAPTER XI. " True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise." IN a few days, the last duties were paid to Mrs. Stanley ; and the whole family returned to town. Mrs....
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The Hive: Or, A Collection of Thoughts on Civil, Moral, Sentimental and ...

1810 - 234 lehte
...years, but with tears, he would say, how much have I to repent of, and how little time to do it in ! True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noises. It arises, in fhe first place, from the enjoyment of one's self ; and in the next, from the...
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The Spectator

Joseph Addison, Richard Hurd - 1811 - 504 lehte
...displayed, are able to fetch down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise: it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and in the next, from the friendship...
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The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, 3. köide

Joseph Addison - 1811 - 508 lehte
...displayed, are able to fetch down the most airy coquette from the wildest of her flights and rambles. True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise : it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self; and in the next, from the friendship...
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