Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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... proper time , without allow- ing any distraction to intervene . " When you read Horace pay attention to the accuracy of his thoughts , to the elegance of his diction , and to the beauty of his poetry , and do not think of the ' De ...
... proper time , without allow- ing any distraction to intervene . " When you read Horace pay attention to the accuracy of his thoughts , to the elegance of his diction , and to the beauty of his poetry , and do not think of the ' De ...
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... seen , particularly anxious that his son should imbibe political , geographical , and historical knowledge , hence these de- tails to a child of five . is proper , and where it is proper ; for 38 Chesterfield's Letters ,
... seen , particularly anxious that his son should imbibe political , geographical , and historical knowledge , hence these de- tails to a child of five . is proper , and where it is proper ; for 38 Chesterfield's Letters ,
Σελίδα 39
Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield. is proper , and where it is proper ; for many things are proper at one time , and in one place , that are extremely improper in another ; for ex- ample , it is very proper and decent that you ...
Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield. is proper , and where it is proper ; for many things are proper at one time , and in one place , that are extremely improper in another ; for ex- ample , it is very proper and decent that you ...
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... proper metaphors , simi- les , and other figures of rhetoric ; and he should enliven it , if he can , by quick and sprightly turns of wit .- [ November , 1739. ] THE FOLLY OF IGNORANCE . - An ignorant man is insignificant and ...
... proper metaphors , simi- les , and other figures of rhetoric ; and he should enliven it , if he can , by quick and sprightly turns of wit .- [ November , 1739. ] THE FOLLY OF IGNORANCE . - An ignorant man is insignificant and ...
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... proper order , and send me in your next : Life consider cheat a when ' t is all I Hope the fool'd deceit men yet with favor Repay will to - morrow trust on think and Falser former day to - morrow's than the Worse lies blest be shall ...
... proper order , and send me in your next : Life consider cheat a when ' t is all I Hope the fool'd deceit men yet with favor Repay will to - morrow trust on think and Falser former day to - morrow's than the Worse lies blest be shall ...
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