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In the mean time , we cannot but remark , that with the fuccefs of his attempt it is impoffible not be pleased . We applaud the adroitness with which it must have been planned , and the alacrity by which it was fully accomplished .
In the mean time , we cannot but remark , that with the fuccefs of his attempt it is impoffible not be pleased . We applaud the adroitness with which it must have been planned , and the alacrity by which it was fully accomplished .
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The late Mrs. Woollftonecraft , by these means , got rid of a fimilar uneasiness . Her peace and happiness were effectually restored . Such are the means offered for banishing the distress with which your correfpondent is oppreffed .
The late Mrs. Woollftonecraft , by these means , got rid of a fimilar uneasiness . Her peace and happiness were effectually restored . Such are the means offered for banishing the distress with which your correfpondent is oppreffed .
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Should he be fuccefsful in the ufe of the means here fpecified , let him for the future keep a tighter rein over his imagination . It is a headftrong patlion , not eafily to be managed . Its victim is fometimes involved in its illufions ...
Should he be fuccefsful in the ufe of the means here fpecified , let him for the future keep a tighter rein over his imagination . It is a headftrong patlion , not eafily to be managed . Its victim is fometimes involved in its illufions ...
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... numerous and beautiful rivers , after fertilizing the countries through which they flowed , poured their tribute into the lunar whose waves , while they separated , gave the ready means of communication , between the fhores laved by ...
... numerous and beautiful rivers , after fertilizing the countries through which they flowed , poured their tribute into the lunar whose waves , while they separated , gave the ready means of communication , between the fhores laved by ...
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... to which I mean to convey thee ; but to evade the curiofity of the inhabitants , it will be neceffary to affume ... replied I- " By no means , " anfwered the genius ; " the Ibolans pique themselves on being the moft enlightened ...
... to which I mean to convey thee ; but to evade the curiofity of the inhabitants , it will be neceffary to affume ... replied I- " By no means , " anfwered the genius ; " the Ibolans pique themselves on being the moft enlightened ...
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