Females of the present day, considered as to their influence on society, by a country lady1831 |
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Sivu 14
... vanity , and to comply with the dictates of fashion ; and , consequently , those particular points , and those , perhaps , most essential ones , which could not contri- bute to these unworthy ends , have either been omitted altogether ...
... vanity , and to comply with the dictates of fashion ; and , consequently , those particular points , and those , perhaps , most essential ones , which could not contri- bute to these unworthy ends , have either been omitted altogether ...
Sivu 18
... vanity and as a means of display . The books and musical portfolios of the young ladies may truly be said to contain as- tonishing compositions ! and whatever posterity may be inclined to believe , cotemporary judges must admit , that ...
... vanity and as a means of display . The books and musical portfolios of the young ladies may truly be said to contain as- tonishing compositions ! and whatever posterity may be inclined to believe , cotemporary judges must admit , that ...
Sivu 21
... vanity - that too general and fatal feminine weakness . But parents have here found a plausible excuse for the indul- gence of their own vanity : they cared not for the dancing , but they naturally desired to se- cure for their children ...
... vanity - that too general and fatal feminine weakness . But parents have here found a plausible excuse for the indul- gence of their own vanity : they cared not for the dancing , but they naturally desired to se- cure for their children ...
Sivu 22
... vanity or display : they can then , and only then , give a proper direction to this accomplishment , and render it innocent and delightful , or dangerous and detrimental . As in music , Nature here has the first and principal share in ...
... vanity or display : they can then , and only then , give a proper direction to this accomplishment , and render it innocent and delightful , or dangerous and detrimental . As in music , Nature here has the first and principal share in ...
Sivu 52
... vanity , and selfishness . The very early application of the teaching process has most certainly not tended to eradi- cate these . The very circumstance of its being considered of such vast importance has often taught a lesson of self ...
... vanity , and selfishness . The very early application of the teaching process has most certainly not tended to eradi- cate these . The very circumstance of its being considered of such vast importance has often taught a lesson of self ...
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