Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1991 - 348 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 203
... reason betimes : I do not say that it will always prove an unerring guide ; for human reason is not infallible but it will prove the least erring guide that you can follow . Books and conversation may assist it ; but adopt neither ...
... reason betimes : I do not say that it will always prove an unerring guide ; for human reason is not infallible but it will prove the least erring guide that you can follow . Books and conversation may assist it ; but adopt neither ...
Σελίδα 282
... reason , I am persuaded , has given you true notions of both ; they speak best for themselves ; but , if they wanted assistance , you have Mr. Harte at hand , both for precept and example : to your own reason , therefore , and to Mr ...
... reason , I am persuaded , has given you true notions of both ; they speak best for themselves ; but , if they wanted assistance , you have Mr. Harte at hand , both for precept and example : to your own reason , therefore , and to Mr ...
Σελίδα 317
... reason , Cato , the Stoic , expiring at Utica , rhymes masculine and feminine , * at Paris ; and fetches his last breath at London , in most harmonious and correct blank verse . It is quite otherwise with comedy , which should be mere ...
... reason , Cato , the Stoic , expiring at Utica , rhymes masculine and feminine , * at Paris ; and fetches his last breath at London , in most harmonious and correct blank verse . It is quite otherwise with comedy , which should be mere ...
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