Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 52
... trifling a genteel manner may sound , it is of very great consequence tow- ards pleasing in private life , especially the wo- men ; which ( sic ) , one time or other , you will think worth pleasing : and I have known many a man , from ...
... trifling a genteel manner may sound , it is of very great consequence tow- ards pleasing in private life , especially the wo- men ; which ( sic ) , one time or other , you will think worth pleasing : and I have known many a man , from ...
Σελίδα 61
... TRIFLING . - Dancing is in itself a very trifling , silly thing ; but it is one of those established follies to which people of sense are sometimes obliged to conform ; and then they should be Sentences , and Marims 61.
... TRIFLING . - Dancing is in itself a very trifling , silly thing ; but it is one of those established follies to which people of sense are sometimes obliged to conform ; and then they should be Sentences , and Marims 61.
Σελίδα 62
... trifling , but which ( if it is to be done at all ) ought to be done well . And I have often told you that I wished you even played at pitch and cricket better than any boy at Westminster . For instance : dress is a very foolish thing ...
... trifling , but which ( if it is to be done at all ) ought to be done well . And I have often told you that I wished you even played at pitch and cricket better than any boy at Westminster . For instance : dress is a very foolish thing ...
Σελίδα 88
... trifling with the frivolous . Endeavor , by all means , to ac- quire this talent , for it is a very great one . [ Same date . ] SELF - LOVE . - Do not let your vanity and self- love make you suppose that people become your friends at ...
... trifling with the frivolous . Endeavor , by all means , to ac- quire this talent , for it is a very great one . [ Same date . ] SELF - LOVE . - Do not let your vanity and self- love make you suppose that people become your friends at ...
Σελίδα 99
... trifling circumstances , upon which you should previously take your resolution . The first of which is , to be fit for it ; and then , in order to be so , make yourself master of ancient and modern history and lan- guages . To know ...
... trifling circumstances , upon which you should previously take your resolution . The first of which is , to be fit for it ; and then , in order to be so , make yourself master of ancient and modern history and lan- guages . To know ...
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