Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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... diametrically opposite to what Lord Chesterfield wished him to be . He has been called dull , gross , and awkward ; but I knew him at Dresden when he was envoy to that court , and though he could not boast of the 4 Prefatory Remarks.
... diametrically opposite to what Lord Chesterfield wished him to be . He has been called dull , gross , and awkward ; but I knew him at Dresden when he was envoy to that court , and though he could not boast of the 4 Prefatory Remarks.
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... in outward result the teachings of this adroit and cunning court- ier and man of the world , and of the too often despised preacher , are the same . J. H. F. EA BEUVE . * ACH epoch has produced its treatise Prefatory Remarks 5.
... in outward result the teachings of this adroit and cunning court- ier and man of the world , and of the too often despised preacher , are the same . J. H. F. EA BEUVE . * ACH epoch has produced its treatise Prefatory Remarks 5.
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... courts , and the accomplished gentleman . In these various treatises on knowl- edge of life and politeness , if opened after a lapse of ages , we at once see portions which are as antiquated as the cut and fashion of our forefather's ...
... courts , and the accomplished gentleman . In these various treatises on knowl- edge of life and politeness , if opened after a lapse of ages , we at once see portions which are as antiquated as the cut and fashion of our forefather's ...
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... court to the prince's mistress , believing in her destined influence , and he had neglected the legitimate wife , the future queen , who alone had the real power . Queen Caroline never pardoned him , and this was the By Sainte - Beuve 13.
... court to the prince's mistress , believing in her destined influence , and he had neglected the legitimate wife , the future queen , who alone had the real power . Queen Caroline never pardoned him , and this was the By Sainte - Beuve 13.
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... court duties , Lord Chesterfield worked with all his might for ten years for the downfall of Walpole , which did not take place until 1742 . But even then he inherited none of his power , and he remained out of the new ministries . When ...
... court duties , Lord Chesterfield worked with all his might for ten years for the downfall of Walpole , which did not take place until 1742 . But even then he inherited none of his power , and he remained out of the new ministries . When ...
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