The SpectatorJ. J. Chidley, 1841 - 714 pagina's |
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Pagina 2
... endeavour to pre- serve this work from oblivion , by affixing to it your memorable name . I shall not here presume to mention the illus- trious passages of your life , which are celebrated by the whole age , and have been the subject of ...
... endeavour to pre- serve this work from oblivion , by affixing to it your memorable name . I shall not here presume to mention the illus- trious passages of your life , which are celebrated by the whole age , and have been the subject of ...
Pagina 4
... endeavour on this occasion to make the world acquainted with your virtues . And here , Sir , I shall not compliment you upon your birth , person , or fortune , nor on any other the like perfections which you possess whether you will or ...
... endeavour on this occasion to make the world acquainted with your virtues . And here , Sir , I shall not compliment you upon your birth , person , or fortune , nor on any other the like perfections which you possess whether you will or ...
Pagina 7
... endeavour at the same end with himself , the favour of a commander . He will , however , in his way of talk excuse generals , for not disposing according to men's desert , or inquiring into it ; for , says he , that great man who has a ...
... endeavour at the same end with himself , the favour of a commander . He will , however , in his way of talk excuse generals , for not disposing according to men's desert , or inquiring into it ; for , says he , that great man who has a ...
Pagina 9
... 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 . Dis- course for their entertainment is not to be debased , 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 . Dis- course for their entertainment is not to be debased , but ...
Pagina 10
... endeavour to make both sexes appear in their conduct what they are in their hearts . By this means , love , during the time of my speculations , shall be carried on with the same sincerity as any other affair of less considera- tion ...
... endeavour to make both sexes appear in their conduct what they are in their hearts . By this means , love , during the time of my speculations , shall be carried on with the same sincerity as any other affair of less considera- tion ...
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