Man's Pursuit of Happiness: Dr. Samuel Johnson's Philosophical View in Rasselas |
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... Danger may lay an ambush in a place where it looks safe , and the place where it appears dangerous may be secure . Seized by the dread " of entering the recesses of the Pyramid , " 8 Pekuah entreated the princess not to go along with ...
... Danger may lay an ambush in a place where it looks safe , and the place where it appears dangerous may be secure . Seized by the dread " of entering the recesses of the Pyramid , " 8 Pekuah entreated the princess not to go along with ...
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... danger to be dreaded , yet here is all that labour or danger can procure or purchase . Look round and tell me which of your wants is without supply ; if you want nothing , how are you unhappy ? 2 • . 993 What is the Then the prince ...
... danger to be dreaded , yet here is all that labour or danger can procure or purchase . Look round and tell me which of your wants is without supply ; if you want nothing , how are you unhappy ? 2 • . 993 What is the Then the prince ...
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... danger , or possibility of contest . " 6 3. " Envy is almost the only vice which is practicable at all times , and in every place ; the only passion which can never lie quiet for want of irritation : its effects therefore are everywhere ...
... danger , or possibility of contest . " 6 3. " Envy is almost the only vice which is practicable at all times , and in every place ; the only passion which can never lie quiet for want of irritation : its effects therefore are everywhere ...
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