Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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... observation in all ages ; and this last part is much more considerable than at a super- ficial glance would be imagined . In applying himself to the formation of his son as a polite man in society , Lord Chesterfield has not given us a ...
... observation in all ages ; and this last part is much more considerable than at a super- ficial glance would be imagined . In applying himself to the formation of his son as a polite man in society , Lord Chesterfield has not given us a ...
Σελίδα 27
... observation and experience , they would be useless , and would even be conducive to error , as a map might be if one thought to get from it a complete knowl- edge of towns and provinces . Better read one man than ten books . " The world ...
... observation and experience , they would be useless , and would even be conducive to error , as a map might be if one thought to get from it a complete knowl- edge of towns and provinces . Better read one man than ten books . " The world ...
Σελίδα 28
... observe the different effects of the same passion in different people . And when you have found the master passion of a man , remember never to trust to him where that passion is concerned . " " If you wish particularly to gain the good ...
... observe the different effects of the same passion in different people . And when you have found the master passion of a man , remember never to trust to him where that passion is concerned . " " If you wish particularly to gain the good ...
Σελίδα 32
... observation worthy of being remembered . Lord Chesterfield intended this beloved son for a diplomatic life ; he at first found some difficulties in the way on account of his illegiti- macy . To cut short these objections , he sent his ...
... observation worthy of being remembered . Lord Chesterfield intended this beloved son for a diplomatic life ; he at first found some difficulties in the way on account of his illegiti- macy . To cut short these objections , he sent his ...
Σελίδα 38
... observe any thing curious , will you let me know . Holland , where you are going , is by far the finest and richest of the seven united provinces , which together form the Republic . The other provinces are Guelderland , Zealand ...
... observe any thing curious , will you let me know . Holland , where you are going , is by far the finest and richest of the seven united provinces , which together form the Republic . The other provinces are Guelderland , Zealand ...
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