The Guardian, 1. köideJ. Tonson, 1714 |
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... faid he , and let us take a Turn in the Grass - walk , for I have fomething to fay to you . After a Silence for above forty Yards walking , both of us with our Eyes downward , one big to hear , t'other to speak a matter of great Im ...
... faid he , and let us take a Turn in the Grass - walk , for I have fomething to fay to you . After a Silence for above forty Yards walking , both of us with our Eyes downward , one big to hear , t'other to speak a matter of great Im ...
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... faid o'th ' worst It goes for nothing when ' tis faid , Only the Arrow's drawn to th ' head , Whether it be a Swan or Goofe They level at : So Shepherds use To fet the fame Mark on the Hip Both of their found and rotten Sheep . Hudibras ...
... faid o'th ' worst It goes for nothing when ' tis faid , Only the Arrow's drawn to th ' head , Whether it be a Swan or Goofe They level at : So Shepherds use To fet the fame Mark on the Hip Both of their found and rotten Sheep . Hudibras ...
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... faid ' at all , or how they were faid to fuch Perfons ? I have known an Hero complimented upon the Decent Majefty , and State he affumed after Victory , and a Nobleman of a different Character applauded for his Condefcenfion to ...
... faid ' at all , or how they were faid to fuch Perfons ? I have known an Hero complimented upon the Decent Majefty , and State he affumed after Victory , and a Nobleman of a different Character applauded for his Condefcenfion to ...
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... faid , that a little Mirth and Diversion are what recreate the Spirits upon thofe Occafions ; but there is a kind of Sorrow , from which I draw a Confolation that ftrengthens my Faculties , and enlarges my Mind be- yond any thing that ...
... faid , that a little Mirth and Diversion are what recreate the Spirits upon thofe Occafions ; but there is a kind of Sorrow , from which I draw a Confolation that ftrengthens my Faculties , and enlarges my Mind be- yond any thing that ...
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... faid of a Glafs of Water in which the was going to wash her Hands after Dinner , dipping her Fingers with a pretty lovely Air , It is Chryftalin . I shall examine further , and wait for clearer Proofs . Mrs. BETTY is ( I cannot by what ...
... faid of a Glafs of Water in which the was going to wash her Hands after Dinner , dipping her Fingers with a pretty lovely Air , It is Chryftalin . I shall examine further , and wait for clearer Proofs . Mrs. BETTY is ( I cannot by what ...
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Page 135 - From the several characters that were given, and the exceptions that were made, as this or that gentleman happened to be named, I found that a lady is not difficult to be pleased, and that the town swarms with fine gentlemen. A nimble pair of heels, a smooth complexion, a full-bottom wig, a laced shirt, an embroidered suit, a pair of fringed gloves, a hat and feather; any one or more of these and the like...
Page 14 - As they hired people to rail at him in that circumstance to make him as humble as they could, we have fellows to flatter him, and make him as proud as they can.
Page 97 - Besides the Decency of this Rule, it is certainly founded in good Policy. A Man who talks of any thing he is already famous for, has little to get, but a great deal to lose.
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Page 203 - Having by an habitual reflection on these truths made them familiar, the effect is, that I, among a number of persons who have debauched their natural taste, see things in a peculiar light, which I have arrived at, not by any uncommon force of genius, or acquired knowledge, but only by unlearning the false notions instilled by custom and education.
Page 68 - I remember about thirty years ago, an eminent divine, who was also most exactly well-bred, told his congregation at Whitehall, that if they did not vouchsafe to give .their lives a new turn, they must certainly go to a place which he did not think fit to name in that courtly audience.
Page 85 - And they said one to another, Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures...
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Page 133 - A brave man struggling in the storms of fate, And greatly falling with a falling state.