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... influence , would affect , prejudicially , the character of youth , and incapable of uttering sentiments in any way injurious to the cause of virtue . - In the next place , a woman increases , by her marriage , her family - ties and ...
... influence , would affect , prejudicially , the character of youth , and incapable of uttering sentiments in any way injurious to the cause of virtue . - In the next place , a woman increases , by her marriage , her family - ties and ...
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... influence , it is merely of a temporary nature , resting , pro- bably , on no surer ground than that of fashion . In pourtraying the beau - idéal of a married woman , I should describe one not absorbed in any single part , but attentive ...
... influence , it is merely of a temporary nature , resting , pro- bably , on no surer ground than that of fashion . In pourtraying the beau - idéal of a married woman , I should describe one not absorbed in any single part , but attentive ...
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... influence , in such cases , gains the day , we must not be surprised nor cen- sure severely . Yet it must be confessed that there are few instances in which a woman is entirely deprived , by her marriage , of the power of proving to her ...
... influence , in such cases , gains the day , we must not be surprised nor cen- sure severely . Yet it must be confessed that there are few instances in which a woman is entirely deprived , by her marriage , of the power of proving to her ...
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... influence his judgment in regarding the conduct of his fellow - creatures . If he is con- sistent in his expectations , and ambitious chiefly of distinction in virtue , his temper will be untried by many of the mortifications which ...
... influence his judgment in regarding the conduct of his fellow - creatures . If he is con- sistent in his expectations , and ambitious chiefly of distinction in virtue , his temper will be untried by many of the mortifications which ...
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... influence an individual of superior intellect in his conduct towards one of weaker parts and judg- ment , and may prompt him to perform every good office of friendly regard . But a free , equal in- tercourse of mind cannot subsist ...
... influence an individual of superior intellect in his conduct towards one of weaker parts and judg- ment , and may prompt him to perform every good office of friendly regard . But a free , equal in- tercourse of mind cannot subsist ...
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