Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 12
... regard to the impor- tance of the debates and the political influence to be acquired . " It is surprising , " he said later of Pitt , at the time when that great orator consented to enter the Upper House as Lord Chatham , “ it is sur ...
... regard to the impor- tance of the debates and the political influence to be acquired . " It is surprising , " he said later of Pitt , at the time when that great orator consented to enter the Upper House as Lord Chatham , “ it is sur ...
Σελίδα 28
... his son to slander them too much . " You appear to think that from the days of Eve to the present time they have done much harm : as regards that lady I agree with you ; but from her time history teaches 28 Critical Essay.
... his son to slander them too much . " You appear to think that from the days of Eve to the present time they have done much harm : as regards that lady I agree with you ; but from her time history teaches 28 Critical Essay.
Σελίδα 43
... and wise . I ́entreat you , therefore , carefully to imitate so good a pattern ; the more you regard him the more you will love me . [ About July , 1741. ] VIRTUE DISCOURAGED . — If six hundred citi- zens of Sentences , and Maxims 43.
... and wise . I ́entreat you , therefore , carefully to imitate so good a pattern ; the more you regard him the more you will love me . [ About July , 1741. ] VIRTUE DISCOURAGED . — If six hundred citi- zens of Sentences , and Maxims 43.
Σελίδα 47
... regard to others and one's self . You would find , then , that virtue consists in doing good , and in speaking truth ; and that the effects of it are advantageous to all mankind , and to one's self in particular . Virtue makes us pity ...
... regard to others and one's self . You would find , then , that virtue consists in doing good , and in speaking truth ; and that the effects of it are advantageous to all mankind , and to one's self in particular . Virtue makes us pity ...
Σελίδα 72
... regard to every thing except poetry . [ Nov. , 1746. ] HOW TO DRESS . - Take great care always to be dressed like the reasonable people of your own age , in the place where you are ; whose dress is never spoken of one way or another ...
... regard to every thing except poetry . [ Nov. , 1746. ] HOW TO DRESS . - Take great care always to be dressed like the reasonable people of your own age , in the place where you are ; whose dress is never spoken of one way or another ...
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