The English Reader, Or, Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue : with a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingLincoln & Edmands, 1824 - 264 Seiten |
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... temper the source of misery to its possessor . As a suspicious spirit is the source of many crimes and calamities in the world , so it is the spring of certain misery to the person who indulges it . His friends will be few ; and small ...
... temper the source of misery to its possessor . As a suspicious spirit is the source of many crimes and calamities in the world , so it is the spring of certain misery to the person who indulges it . His friends will be few ; and small ...
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... temper , which ascribes every action to the worst motive , and throws a black shade over every character . If we would be happy in ourselves , or in our connexions with others , let us guard against this malignant spirit . Let us study ...
... temper , which ascribes every action to the worst motive , and throws a black shade over every character . If we would be happy in ourselves , or in our connexions with others , let us guard against this malignant spirit . Let us study ...
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... tempers , and to soften what is harsh in their manners . For there the temper is formed . There , the real character displays itself . The forms of the world disguise men when abroad . But within his own family , every man is known to ...
... tempers , and to soften what is harsh in their manners . For there the temper is formed . There , the real character displays itself . The forms of the world disguise men when abroad . But within his own family , every man is known to ...
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Select Sentences and Paragraphs | 23 |
The misfortunes of men mostly chargeable on them | 37 |
No rank or possessions can make the guilty mind | 39 |
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