Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1991 - 348 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 146
... least , in spite of all difficulties . By merit I mean the moral virtues , knowledge , and manners ; as to the moral virtues , I say nothing to you ; they speak best for themselves ; nor can I sus- pect that they want any recommendation ...
... least , in spite of all difficulties . By merit I mean the moral virtues , knowledge , and manners ; as to the moral virtues , I say nothing to you ; they speak best for themselves ; nor can I sus- pect that they want any recommendation ...
Σελίδα 252
... least half the day . Observe carefully the behavior and manners of those who are distin- guished by their good - breeding ; imitate , nay , endeavor to excel , that you may at least reach them ; and be convinced that good - breeding is ...
... least half the day . Observe carefully the behavior and manners of those who are distin- guished by their good - breeding ; imitate , nay , endeavor to excel , that you may at least reach them ; and be convinced that good - breeding is ...
Σελίδα 277
... least reserve . These confidences are as indiscreetly repealed , as they were made ; for new pleasures , and new places , soon dissolve this ill cemented connection ; and then very ill uses are made of these rash confidences . Bear your ...
... least reserve . These confidences are as indiscreetly repealed , as they were made ; for new pleasures , and new places , soon dissolve this ill cemented connection ; and then very ill uses are made of these rash confidences . Bear your ...
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