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" The good parts he hath he will learn to show to the full, and use them dexterously, but not much to increase them. The faults he hath he will learn how to hide and colour them, but not much to amend them ; like an ill mower, that mows on still, and never... "
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...colour them, but not much to amend them ; like an ill mower that mows on still and never whets his scythe. Whereas with the learned man it fares otherwise,...amendment of his mind with the use and employment thereof. Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use for delight is in privateness...

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...colour them, but not much to amend them; like an ill mower, that mows on still and never whets his scythe. Whereas, with the learned man it fares otherwise,...amendment of his mind with the use and employment thereof. WORLDLY PRUDENCE RECOMMENDED. AMONGST all other things of the world, take care of thy estate, which...

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William Chambers - 1873 - 326 σελίδες
...colour them, but not much to amend them ; like an ill mower, that mows on still and never whets his scythe. Whereas with the learned man it fares otherwise,...of his mind with the use and employment thereof.' It is distressing to know that this great man, in his latter years, was guilty of certain moral delinquencies....

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...colour them, but not much to amend them ; like an ill mower, that mows on still, and never whets his scythe. Whereas with the learned man it fares otherwise,...his mind with the use and employment thereof. Nay further, in general and in sum, certain it is that Veritas and Bonitas differ but as the seal and the...

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...colour them, but not much to amend them ; like an ill mower, that mows on still, and never whets his scythe. Whereas with the learned man it fares otherwise,...his mind with the use and employment thereof. Nay, further; In general and in sum, certain it is that Vcrltas and Bonitas differ but as the seal and the...

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