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There are lying looks, as well as lying words; dissembling smiles, deceiving signs, and even a lying silence.

There are lying looks, as well as lying words; dissembling smiles, deceiving signs, and even a lying silence.

Ellin Devis
Lying, Silence, Looks
Ellin DEVIS (1797). “The Accidence; or First rudiments of English grammar. Designed for the use of young ladies ... The third edition, with very considerable additions”, p.126

The ordinary manner of spending their time, is the only way of judging of people's inclination and genius.

Ellin Devis
People, Judging, Ordinary
Ellin Devis (1801). “The accidence: or, First rudiments of English grammar. Designed for the use of young ladies”, p.130

the most censorious are generally the least judicious; who, having nothing to recommend themselves, will be finding fault with others. No man envies the merit of another, that has any of his own.

Ellin Devis
Men, Envy, Criticism
Ellin Devis (1801). “The Accidence: Or First Rudiments of English Grammar. Designed for the Use of Young Ladies”, p.131

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