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For those gone completely Mad, there may be no Hope other than strong Physick, which a benign Science springing from the same God-given Reason, has conferr'd upon us.

"To have the management of the mind is a great art, and it may be attained in a considerable degree by experience and habitual exercise." Ann Althouse 2008

-- Could I receive greater honour than has been conferr'd on me by the noblest mind on earth!

Barford Abbey Susannah Minific Gunning

Sir Julius Cæsar, prefixed to the first-named work, the writer speaks of having "once belonged to the _Innes of Court_," and says he was "no usuall poetizer, but, to barre idlenesse, imployed that little talent the Muses conferr'd upon him in this little tract."

Notes and Queries, Number 38, July 20, 1850 Various

I told Lady Powis, last evening, that I should devote this day to my pen; -- so I shall not be sent for; -- a favour I am sure to have conferr'd if I am not at the Abbey soon after breakfast.

Barford Abbey Susannah Minific Gunning

All which were conferr'd upon him, without asking for, directly or indirectly, and were all held together during that reign.

Highways and Byways in Surrey Eric Parker 1912

Many pleasant walks we four had together on Sundays into the woods, near Schuylkill, where we read to one another, and conferr'd on what we read.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1994 Edition) 1909

They were conferr'd in consideration of my improvements and discoveries in the electric branch of natural philosophy.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1994 Edition) 1909

Would Mr. Boswell name the house to his extensive acquaintance, it would be a singular favour conferr'd on one who has it not in her power to make any other return but her most grateful thanks, and sincerest prayers for his happiness in time, and in a blessed eternity.

Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

Discipline of Divorce, 'Wherein the trivial Author of that Answer is discovver'd, the licenser conferr'd with, and the Opinion which they traduce defended.

The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864

The sober men of Ellsworth conferr'd with one another and decided that A. deserv'd punishment.

Specimen Days; from Complete Poetry and Collected Prose 1855