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Pagina 1
... nature and character of man . At the same time , I have often been disposed to doubt , how far it is an eligible thing for a private gentleman , without talents and inclination for public life , to spend much of his time abroad , to ...
... nature and character of man . At the same time , I have often been disposed to doubt , how far it is an eligible thing for a private gentleman , without talents and inclination for public life , to spend much of his time abroad , to ...
Pagina 9
... natural good sense and sweetness of her disposition , that her own taste might gradually be corrected ; and that as his should from time to time fall under her observation , it might contribute to the change . He took up his residence ...
... natural good sense and sweetness of her disposition , that her own taste might gradually be corrected ; and that as his should from time to time fall under her observation , it might contribute to the change . He took up his residence ...
Pagina 12
... natural reserve of Horatio's manner : and as the example of his plain , though animated conversation , led her sometimes to moderate the vivacity and sprightliness a of her's , which sometimes approached towards levity ; so 12 MIRROR N ...
... natural reserve of Horatio's manner : and as the example of his plain , though animated conversation , led her sometimes to moderate the vivacity and sprightliness a of her's , which sometimes approached towards levity ; so 12 MIRROR N ...
Pagina 17
... natural genius ; and it must be acknowledged , that his theory is proved by the example of most modern critics . Among these arts , I would particularly recommend , as most profitable to the lounger , the acquisition of a taste in music ...
... natural genius ; and it must be acknowledged , that his theory is proved by the example of most modern critics . Among these arts , I would particularly recommend , as most profitable to the lounger , the acquisition of a taste in music ...
Pagina 21
... nature , and objects upon which it is right that we should fix our attention . In the same manner , it will appear proper that the mind , when there is place for it , should unbend and allow itself to be amused by those other objects ...
... nature , and objects upon which it is right that we should fix our attention . In the same manner , it will appear proper that the mind , when there is place for it , should unbend and allow itself to be amused by those other objects ...
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