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Pagina 22
... who is not more concerned for the reputation of wit and sense , than of honesty anchortue But this unhappy affectation of being wise rather than honest , witty than good - natured , is the source of most of the ill habits of life .
... who is not more concerned for the reputation of wit and sense , than of honesty anchortue But this unhappy affectation of being wise rather than honest , witty than good - natured , is the source of most of the ill habits of life .
Pagina 24
I do not doubt but England is at present as polite a nation as any in the world ; but any one who thinks , can easily see that the affectation of being gay and in fashion , has very near eaten up our good sense and our religion .
I do not doubt but England is at present as polite a nation as any in the world ; but any one who thinks , can easily see that the affectation of being gay and in fashion , has very near eaten up our good sense and our religion .
Pagina 122
“ That pride destroys all symmetry and grace , and affectation is a more terrible enemy to fine faces than the small - box . 4. That no woman is capable of being beautiful who is not incarable of being false .
“ That pride destroys all symmetry and grace , and affectation is a more terrible enemy to fine faces than the small - box . 4. That no woman is capable of being beautiful who is not incarable of being false .
Pagina 131
... Sir , you will give proper notice to the town that we are endeavour . ing at these regulations ; and that we intend for the future to show no monsters , but ' men who are converted into such by their own industry and affectation .
... Sir , you will give proper notice to the town that we are endeavour . ing at these regulations ; and that we intend for the future to show no monsters , but ' men who are converted into such by their own industry and affectation .
Pagina 138
... gave me an opportunity of observing a great deal of beauty in a very handsome woman , and as much wit in an ingenious man , turned into deformity in the one , and absurdity in the other , by the mere force of affectation .
... gave me an opportunity of observing a great deal of beauty in a very handsome woman , and as much wit in an ingenious man , turned into deformity in the one , and absurdity in the other , by the mere force of affectation .
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | The Spectator, Volume 1 The Spectator |
| Uitgever | J. Duncan, 1791 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | The British Library |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 23 juli 2019 |
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