You see, that those who are born with the same advantages of fortune, are not all equally prosperous in the course of life. While some of them, by wise and steady conduct, attain distinction in the world, and pass their days with comfort and honour ;... Sermons - Page 173by Hugh Blair - 1784Full view - About this book
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