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Maxioms by Thomas Babington Macaulay

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The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

The sweeter sound of woman's praise.

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He was utterly without ambition [Chas. II.]. He detested
business, and would sooner have abdicated his crown than have read more

He was utterly without ambition [Chas. II.]. He detested
business, and would sooner have abdicated his crown than have
undergone the trouble of really directing the administration.

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The Puritan hated bear-baiting, not because it gave pain to the
bear, but because it gave pleasure to the read more

The Puritan hated bear-baiting, not because it gave pain to the
bear, but because it gave pleasure to the spectators.

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How well Horatius kept the bridge
In the brave days of old.

How well Horatius kept the bridge
In the brave days of old.

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Parent of sweetest sounds, yet mute forever.

Parent of sweetest sounds, yet mute forever.

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