Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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... hear himself cited as a man of pleasure . In this way he plunged into play ( which he considered a necessary in- gredient in the composition of a young man of fashion ) , at first without passion , but afterwards By Sainte - Beuve 9.
... hear himself cited as a man of pleasure . In this way he plunged into play ( which he considered a necessary in- gredient in the composition of a young man of fashion ) , at first without passion , but afterwards By Sainte - Beuve 9.
Σελίδα 10
Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield. fashion ) , at first without passion , but afterwards without being able to withdraw himself from it , and by that means compromised his fortune for years . " Take warning by my conduct ...
Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield. fashion ) , at first without passion , but afterwards without being able to withdraw himself from it , and by that means compromised his fortune for years . " Take warning by my conduct ...
Σελίδα 27
... passion to some extent , but there is hardly a man who has not a dominant passion to which the others are By Sainte - Beuve 27.
... passion to some extent , but there is hardly a man who has not a dominant passion to which the others are By Sainte - Beuve 27.
Σελίδα 28
... 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 graces and affection of certain people ...
... 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 graces and affection of certain people ...
Σελίδα 62
... . Be wiser than other people if you can , but do not tell them so . [ Dublin Castle , Nov. 19 , 1745. * ] * His lordship was then Viceroy of Ireland . THE PASSIONS . - Wherever you would per- suade or 62 Chesterfield's Letters ,
... . Be wiser than other people if you can , but do not tell them so . [ Dublin Castle , Nov. 19 , 1745. * ] * His lordship was then Viceroy of Ireland . THE PASSIONS . - Wherever you would per- suade or 62 Chesterfield's Letters ,
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