Fire and swords are slow engines of destruction, compared to the tongue of a Gossip.
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A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her.Richard Steele
A little in drink, but at all times your faithful husband.
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Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty; without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable.
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Will. Honeycomb calls these over-offended ladies the outrageously virtuous.
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It is to be noted that when any part of this paper appears dull there is a design in it.
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I know of no manner of speaking so offensive as that of giving praise, and closing with an exception.
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