Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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... mind and manner . The Chesterfield , then , that we love especially to study is the man of wit and experience , who knew all the affairs and passed through all phases of political and public life only to find out its smallest resources ...
... mind and manner . The Chesterfield , then , that we love especially to study is the man of wit and experience , who knew all the affairs and passed through all phases of political and public life only to find out its smallest resources ...
Σελίδα 39
... mind and give attention to whatever he says to you , and behave yourself seriously and decently while you are with him ; afterwards play , run , and jump as much as ever you please . [ July 24 , 1739. ] * Young Mr. Stanhope's tutor ...
... mind and give attention to whatever he says to you , and behave yourself seriously and decently while you are with him ; afterwards play , run , and jump as much as ever you please . [ July 24 , 1739. ] * Young Mr. Stanhope's tutor ...
Σελίδα 46
... mind ; little , vicious minds are full of anger and re- venge , and are incapable of feeling the exalted pleasure of forgiving their enemies , and of be- stowing marks of favor and generosity upon those of whom they have gotten the ...
... mind ; little , vicious minds are full of anger and re- venge , and are incapable of feeling the exalted pleasure of forgiving their enemies , and of be- stowing marks of favor and generosity upon those of whom they have gotten the ...
Σελίδα 51
... mind directed to serious objects . What was not unbecoming of a child would be disgraceful to a youth . Wherefore , endeavor , with all your might , to show a suitable change ; and , by learning , good manners , politeness , and other ...
... mind directed to serious objects . What was not unbecoming of a child would be disgraceful to a youth . Wherefore , endeavor , with all your might , to show a suitable change ; and , by learning , good manners , politeness , and other ...
Σελίδα 52
... mind . MANNER . - An easy manner and carriage must be wholly free from those odd tricks , ill habits , and awkwardnesses , which even very worthy and sensible people have in their be- havior . [ May , 1741. ] MANNER - ABSENCE ...
... mind . MANNER . - An easy manner and carriage must be wholly free from those odd tricks , ill habits , and awkwardnesses , which even very worthy and sensible people have in their be- havior . [ May , 1741. ] MANNER - ABSENCE ...
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