The Spectator, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1791 |
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Pagina 8
... endeavour at the same end with himself , the favour of a commander . He will , however , in his way of talk , ex- cuse generals , for not disposing according to mens de- sert , or inquiring into it : for , says he , that great man who ...
... endeavour at the same end with himself , the favour of a commander . He will , however , in his way of talk , ex- cuse generals , for not disposing according to mens de- sert , or inquiring into it : for , says he , that great man who ...
Pagina 17
... endeavour at a style and air suitable to their understanding . When I say this , I must be understood to mean , that I shall not lower but exalt the subjects I treat upon . Discourse for their entertainment is not to be de- based but ...
... endeavour at a style and air suitable to their understanding . When I say this , I must be understood to mean , that I shall not lower but exalt the subjects I treat upon . Discourse for their entertainment is not to be de- based but ...
Pagina 37
... endeavour to enliven morality with wit , and to temper wit with morality , that my readers may , if possible , both ways find their account in the speculation of the day . And to the end that their virtue and discretion may not be short ...
... endeavour to enliven morality with wit , and to temper wit with morality , that my readers may , if possible , both ways find their account in the speculation of the day . And to the end that their virtue and discretion may not be short ...
Pagina 39
... endeavour to point out all those imperfec- tions that are the blemishes , as well as those virtues which are the embellishments , of the sex . In the mean while , I hope these my gentle readers , who have so much time on their hands ...
... endeavour to point out all those imperfec- tions that are the blemishes , as well as those virtues which are the embellishments , of the sex . In the mean while , I hope these my gentle readers , who have so much time on their hands ...
Pagina 47
toms and apparitions as those I have been speaking of , let us endeavour to establish to ourselves an interest in HIM who holds the reins of the whole creation in his hand , and moderates them after in such a manner , that it is ...
toms and apparitions as those I have been speaking of , let us endeavour to establish to ourselves an interest in HIM who holds the reins of the whole creation in his hand , and moderates them after in such a manner , that it is ...
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