The miscellaneous works of OLiver Goldsmith [ed. by S. Rose].1812 |
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... pity , himself more hideous than the wilderness he makes . You will easily conceive the fatigue of crossing vast tracts of land , either desolate , or still more dangerous by its inhabitants . The retreat of men , who seem driven from ...
... pity , himself more hideous than the wilderness he makes . You will easily conceive the fatigue of crossing vast tracts of land , either desolate , or still more dangerous by its inhabitants . The retreat of men , who seem driven from ...
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... pity nor tenderness , which ennoble every virtue , have any place in his heart ; he hates his enemies , and kills those he subdues . On the other hand , the polite Chinese and civilized European seem even to love their enemies . I have ...
... pity nor tenderness , which ennoble every virtue , have any place in his heart ; he hates his enemies , and kills those he subdues . On the other hand , the polite Chinese and civilized European seem even to love their enemies . I have ...
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... pity , for they die in circumstances of the most extreme distress . It is an established rule , never to let a man know that he is dying : physi- cians are sent for , the clergy are called , and every thing thing passes in silent ...
... pity , for they die in circumstances of the most extreme distress . It is an established rule , never to let a man know that he is dying : physi- cians are sent for , the clergy are called , and every thing thing passes in silent ...
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... pity : yet not a single creature will say that he is dying . If he is possessed of fortune , his relations entreat him to make his will , as it may restore the tranquility of his mind . He is desired to undergo the rites of the church ...
... pity : yet not a single creature will say that he is dying . If he is possessed of fortune , his relations entreat him to make his will , as it may restore the tranquility of his mind . He is desired to undergo the rites of the church ...
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... pity , that one would take them for the harmless friends of the whole cre- ation ; the protectors of the meanest insect or rep- tile that was privileged with existence . And yet ( would you believe it ? ) I have seen the very men who ...
... pity , that one would take them for the harmless friends of the whole cre- ation ; the protectors of the meanest insect or rep- tile that was privileged with existence . And yet ( would you believe it ? ) I have seen the very men who ...
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