The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M. B.: Including a Variety of Pieces, Volumen 1John Murray, 1837 |
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... seldom become the object of my affections or admiration . But if this be a defect , what must be the entire perversion of scenical decorum , when , for instance , we see an actress , that might act the Wapping landlady without a bolster ...
... seldom become the object of my affections or admiration . But if this be a defect , what must be the entire perversion of scenical decorum , when , for instance , we see an actress , that might act the Wapping landlady without a bolster ...
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... seldom convinced of their errors till all others give up such false opinions as untenable . The philosophy of Newton , and the metaphysics of Locke appeared ; but , like all new truths , they were at once re- ceived with opposition and ...
... seldom convinced of their errors till all others give up such false opinions as untenable . The philosophy of Newton , and the metaphysics of Locke appeared ; but , like all new truths , they were at once re- ceived with opposition and ...
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... as they please . In general , however , they seldom abuse their sovereign autho- rity . Hearkened to as oracles , regarded as the dispensers of eternal rewards and punishments , they readily influence their 28 THE BEE .
... as they please . In general , however , they seldom abuse their sovereign autho- rity . Hearkened to as oracles , regarded as the dispensers of eternal rewards and punishments , they readily influence their 28 THE BEE .
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... seldom improve , when they have no other model but themselves to copy after . I re- member to have known a notable performer of the other sex , who made great use of this flattering monitor , and yet was one of the stiffest figures I ...
... seldom improve , when they have no other model but themselves to copy after . I re- member to have known a notable performer of the other sex , who made great use of this flattering monitor , and yet was one of the stiffest figures I ...
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... seldom affords distress more than transitory assistance . With some it scarcely lasts from the first impulse till the hand can be put into the pocket ; with others it may continue for twice that space , and on some of extraordinary ...
... seldom affords distress more than transitory assistance . With some it scarcely lasts from the first impulse till the hand can be put into the pocket ; with others it may continue for twice that space , and on some of extraordinary ...
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