Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1991 - 348 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 96
... present , that " truly he did not mind it . " And why did not the fool mind it ? What had he else to do there , but to mind what was doing ? A man of sense sees , hears , and retains everything that passes where he is . I desire I may ...
... present , that " truly he did not mind it . " And why did not the fool mind it ? What had he else to do there , but to mind what was doing ? A man of sense sees , hears , and retains everything that passes where he is . I desire I may ...
Σελίδα 128
... present affection ; which will either increase or diminish , according to your merit or demerit . If you have the knowledge , the honor , and the probity which you may have , the marks and warmth of my affection shall amply reward them ...
... present affection ; which will either increase or diminish , according to your merit or demerit . If you have the knowledge , the honor , and the probity which you may have , the marks and warmth of my affection shall amply reward them ...
Σελίδα 287
... present and declare themselves eye or ear witnesses of it . They have done feats themselves , unattempted , or at least unperformed by others . They are always the heroes of their own fables , and think that they gain consid- eration ...
... present and declare themselves eye or ear witnesses of it . They have done feats themselves , unattempted , or at least unperformed by others . They are always the heroes of their own fables , and think that they gain consid- eration ...
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