Thoughts on the Moral Order of Nature, Volumen3J. Chambers, 1831 |
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... idea that their views are too petty , too little favourable to the beneficial dis- play in the world of all the powers of mind and frame with which mankind are endowed , for them to induce men to hearken to them ; or for society to be ...
... idea that their views are too petty , too little favourable to the beneficial dis- play in the world of all the powers of mind and frame with which mankind are endowed , for them to induce men to hearken to them ; or for society to be ...
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... idea that her destiny called on her dexterously to withstand the encroachments of a husband's authority , and baffle his intention to go contrary to her will , would accordingly take root in her mind . Thus would a constant , secret ...
... idea that her destiny called on her dexterously to withstand the encroachments of a husband's authority , and baffle his intention to go contrary to her will , would accordingly take root in her mind . Thus would a constant , secret ...
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... idea that even were they , diligently , to apply to one , they could but very slowly , if at all , rise to affluence and distinction , by their wearisome toil . Whereas , could they win a rich wife , they would exult , in a triumph over ...
... idea that even were they , diligently , to apply to one , they could but very slowly , if at all , rise to affluence and distinction , by their wearisome toil . Whereas , could they win a rich wife , they would exult , in a triumph over ...
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... idea , that a woman who could easily bestow herself more advantageously in the eye of the world , finds in him such peculiar merit , that she gladly deter- mines to devote , to him , her whole existence . But if the idea of a marriage ...
... idea , that a woman who could easily bestow herself more advantageously in the eye of the world , finds in him such peculiar merit , that she gladly deter- mines to devote , to him , her whole existence . But if the idea of a marriage ...
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... idea of the protection which they owe to women is entirely unfolded , and it determines them to lend their fostering aid , to give to their talents and moral character the widest developement necessary for their happiness and the ...
... idea of the protection which they owe to women is entirely unfolded , and it determines them to lend their fostering aid , to give to their talents and moral character the widest developement necessary for their happiness and the ...
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Página 38 - She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it : with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Página 474 - And harmless serpents lick the pilgrim's feet. The smiling infant in his hand shall take The crested basilisk and speckled snake, Pleased the green lustre of the scales survey, And with their forky tongue shall innocently play.
Página 38 - ... to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are cloathed with scarlet.
Página 37 - Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Página 38 - Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Página 38 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Página 154 - I say, good reason to believe — for the information which I have been able to collect on this subject...
Página 141 - Happy hours are quickly followed by amazing vexations." "Just be thy thought and every word sincere, And know no wish but what the world may hear.