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... character . They pre- fer talking to each other on subjects in which the faculties of the mind are afforded a wider scope . Hence it would be a libel on their proceedings to affirm that their nightly con- versations in these inns were ...
... character . They pre- fer talking to each other on subjects in which the faculties of the mind are afforded a wider scope . Hence it would be a libel on their proceedings to affirm that their nightly con- versations in these inns were ...
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... character , whether good or bad , had a counsellor . Advocates and opponents were always ready on the shortest notice . Even religion was not deemed too sacred nor too lofty a theme for their discussion . The infidel and the sceptic ...
... character , whether good or bad , had a counsellor . Advocates and opponents were always ready on the shortest notice . Even religion was not deemed too sacred nor too lofty a theme for their discussion . The infidel and the sceptic ...
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... character to be thoroughly efficient . And of this fact they were now fully aware . Many a good cause which had suffered from single - handed advocacy has triumphed when its espousers acted on the principle of " union is strength ...
... character to be thoroughly efficient . And of this fact they were now fully aware . Many a good cause which had suffered from single - handed advocacy has triumphed when its espousers acted on the principle of " union is strength ...
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Brandiport. on . adorns the female character , often materially impedes the progress of their usefulness . As soirées of late have be- come extremely fashionable for Bible , Missionary , Sun- day School , and various other religious and ...
Brandiport. on . adorns the female character , often materially impedes the progress of their usefulness . As soirées of late have be- come extremely fashionable for Bible , Missionary , Sun- day School , and various other religious and ...
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... character of that evening's meeting , there would have been great gazing and staring out of doors and windows as the ladies passed along the streets . But as the management of the girls ' and infants ' school , as well as the Dorcas and ...
... character of that evening's meeting , there would have been great gazing and staring out of doors and windows as the ladies passed along the streets . But as the management of the girls ' and infants ' school , as well as the Dorcas and ...
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Absenteeism: Or, the Ladies' Soiree a Brandiport, Reported by a Lover of Home . Brandiport Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 46 - Vice is a monster of such frightful mien, That to be hated, needs but to be seen; But seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Seite 133 - She, who ne'er answers till a husband cools, Or, if she rules him, never shows she rules; Charms by accepting, by submitting sways, Yet has her humour most, when she obeys...
Seite 150 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Seite 109 - There is a lust in man no charm can tame, Of loudly publishing his neighbour's shame." Hence ; " On eagle's wings immortal scandals fly, While virtuous actions are but born and die.
Seite 144 - Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Seite 145 - She seeketh wool, and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; She bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth meat to her household, And a portion to her maidens.
Seite 149 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Seite 146 - She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it : with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Seite 131 - The kindest and the happiest p"air Will find occasion to forbear; And something, every day they live, To pity, and perhaps forgive.
Seite 54 - The merry homes of England ! Around their hearths by night, What gladsome looks of household love Meet in the ruddy light ! There woman's voice flows forth in song, Or childhood's tale is told, Or lips move tunefully along Some glorious page of old.