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If we are industrious we shall never starve ; for , as Poor Richard says , “ at the working - man's house hunger looks in , but dares not enter . ' Nor will the bailiff or the constable enter , for “ industry pays debts , while despair ...
If we are industrious we shall never starve ; for , as Poor Richard says , “ at the working - man's house hunger looks in , but dares not enter . ' Nor will the bailiff or the constable enter , for “ industry pays debts , while despair ...
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We went to Versailles last Sunday and had the honor of being presented to the king ; he spoke to both of us very graciously and very cheerfully , is a handsome man , , has a very lively look , and appears younger than he is .
We went to Versailles last Sunday and had the honor of being presented to the king ; he spoke to both of us very graciously and very cheerfully , is a handsome man , , has a very lively look , and appears younger than he is .
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Words in the course of time change their meanings , as well as their spelling and pronunciation , and we do not look to etymology for their present meanings . If I should call a man a knave and a villain ...
Words in the course of time change their meanings , as well as their spelling and pronunciation , and we do not look to etymology for their present meanings . If I should call a man a knave and a villain ...
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