Letters to a Young Lady: In which the Duties and Character of Women are Considered, Chiefly with a Reference to Prevailing Opinions, 3. köideLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 |
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... cherish it , we indulge ourselves , instead of paying homage to others . It has the agreeable property of veiling those imperfections which the envy attached to admiration never fails to expose . It is therefore bet- ter B 2 3.
... cherish it , we indulge ourselves , instead of paying homage to others . It has the agreeable property of veiling those imperfections which the envy attached to admiration never fails to expose . It is therefore bet- ter B 2 3.
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... envy . To convert the unkind offices of malevolence into our own moral improvement , is the surest way of bringing good out of evil , and assisting to make " the wrath of man " work the righteousness of God . " But to return to those ...
... envy . To convert the unkind offices of malevolence into our own moral improvement , is the surest way of bringing good out of evil , and assisting to make " the wrath of man " work the righteousness of God . " But to return to those ...
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... envy the re- spectability and happiness of the old maid , and to regret that the silly ridi- cule attached to that name precipitated her into a ruinous and miserable con- nexion , which strength of mind would have enabled her 95.
... envy the re- spectability and happiness of the old maid , and to regret that the silly ridi- cule attached to that name precipitated her into a ruinous and miserable con- nexion , which strength of mind would have enabled her 95.
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... envy , especially when its prying glances are sharpened by unexpected prosperity ; and that luxurious enjoyments can soon- er pall the taste , than mortifications can render the heart callous . I have not taken into ΓΙΟ.
... envy , especially when its prying glances are sharpened by unexpected prosperity ; and that luxurious enjoyments can soon- er pall the taste , than mortifications can render the heart callous . I have not taken into ΓΙΟ.
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... envy of our unmarried friends ; the fluency of our partner's conversa- tion , the vivacity and brilliancy of his remarks , or the elegance of his de- portment , may pass unnoticed ; but our fire - sides have a chance of being ...
... envy of our unmarried friends ; the fluency of our partner's conversa- tion , the vivacity and brilliancy of his remarks , or the elegance of his de- portment , may pass unnoticed ; but our fire - sides have a chance of being ...
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Page 61 - But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Page 331 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Page 196 - WHENE'ER I take my walks abroad, How many poor I see ! What shall I render to my God For all his gifts to me ? Not more than others I deserve, Yet God has given me more ; For I have food, while others starve, Or beg from door to door.
Page 420 - O! my friend, the approach of death is very dreadful. I am afraid to think on that which I know I cannot avoid. It is vain to look round and round for that help which cannot be had. Yet we hope and hope, and fancy that he who has lived today may live tomorrow.
Page 55 - Though secure of our hearts, yet confoundedly sick If they were not his own by finessing and trick: He cast off his friends, as a huntsman his pack, For he knew when he pleased he could whistle them back. Of praise a mere glutton, he swallow'd what came, And the puff of a dunce he mistook it for fame; Till his relish grown callous, almost to disease, Who pepper'd the highest was surest to please.
Page 17 - Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love ;' and then a picture of idiotcy from Swift was contrasted.
Page 379 - Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest : but when thou shall be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
Page 441 - is wife (Not to mention the 'ousemaid an' cook), To come in an' 'ands up an' be still, An' honestly work for my bread, My livin' in that state of life To which it shall please God to call Me!
Page 273 - Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years ; few and evil have the days of the years of my life been...
Page 273 - Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country.