Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of Washington |
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... respect between her and Mr. Washington , and of the high estimate in which she held the virtue of truth , let the following incident , resting on undoubted authority , bear witness . Mrs. Washington was at all times fond of fine horses ...
... respect between her and Mr. Washington , and of the high estimate in which she held the virtue of truth , let the following incident , resting on undoubted authority , bear witness . Mrs. Washington was at all times fond of fine horses ...
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... respect to those present . 2. Be no flatterer . " 3. Let your countenance be pleasant ; but in serious matters , somewhat grave . " 4. Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another , though he were your enemy . " 5. When you meet ...
... respect to those present . 2. Be no flatterer . " 3. Let your countenance be pleasant ; but in serious matters , somewhat grave . " 4. Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another , though he were your enemy . " 5. When you meet ...
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... respect those that are their equals in birth , or other qualities , though they have no public charge . " 7. It is good manners to prefer them to whom we speak be- fore ourselves ; especially , if they be above us , with whom in no sort ...
... respect those that are their equals in birth , or other qualities , though they have no public charge . " 7. It is good manners to prefer them to whom we speak be- fore ourselves ; especially , if they be above us , with whom in no sort ...
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... respect to their excessive ex- pense of time , and habituating men to idleness and vain thoughts , and disturbing passions , when they are past , as well as while they are used . Let no recreation of any long continuance be used in the ...
... respect to their excessive ex- pense of time , and habituating men to idleness and vain thoughts , and disturbing passions , when they are past , as well as while they are used . Let no recreation of any long continuance be used in the ...
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... respect of myself , but not any thing that could make me seek or desire it . That external glory and splendour that attended it , I esteemed as vain and frivolous in itself , a bait to allure vain and inconsiderate persons , not ...
... respect of myself , but not any thing that could make me seek or desire it . That external glory and splendour that attended it , I esteemed as vain and frivolous in itself , a bait to allure vain and inconsiderate persons , not ...
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