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unreasonably annoyed or upset
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easily annoyed or upset
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easily annoyed or upset
- This project could not be of any great expense to the public; and might in my poor opinion, be of much use for the despatch of business, in those countries where senates have any share in the legislative power; beget unanimity, shorten debates, open a few mouths which are now closed, and close many more which are now open; curb the petulancy of the young, and correct the positiveness of the old; rouse the stupid, and damp the pert.Part 3 — A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, .... (54% in)
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