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... observed , that the established clergy in general did not preach plain enough ; and that polished periods and glittering sentences flew over the heads of the common peo- ple , without any impression upon their hearts . Something might ...
... observed , that the established clergy in general did not preach plain enough ; and that polished periods and glittering sentences flew over the heads of the common peo- ple , without any impression upon their hearts . Something might ...
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... observed , were pretty much the same in all countries ; the condition of the lower orders , the poor especially , was the true mark of national discrimination . " When the corn laws were in agitation in Ireland , by which that country ...
... observed , were pretty much the same in all countries ; the condition of the lower orders , the poor especially , was the true mark of national discrimination . " When the corn laws were in agitation in Ireland , by which that country ...
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... observed , that in most fables the animals introduced seldom talk in character . For instance , ( said he , ) the fable of the little fishes , who saw birds fly over their heads , and envying them , petitioned Jupiter to be changed into ...
... observed , that in most fables the animals introduced seldom talk in character . For instance , ( said he , ) the fable of the little fishes , who saw birds fly over their heads , and envying them , petitioned Jupiter to be changed into ...
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DEDICATION TO SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS | 1 |
LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON SEPT 18 1709 | 17 |
INDEX 657704 | 657 |
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