Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1850 - 348 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 146
... advantage , but when they are perfectly easy . [ Same date . ] FILIAL LOVE TO THE MOTHER . - You owe her not only duty , but likewise great obligations , for her care and tenderness ; and consequently cannot take too many opportunities ...
... advantage , but when they are perfectly easy . [ Same date . ] FILIAL LOVE TO THE MOTHER . - You owe her not only duty , but likewise great obligations , for her care and tenderness ; and consequently cannot take too many opportunities ...
Σελίδα 147
... advantage in conver- sation , nor treat with others in it upon equal terms . As for French , you have it very well ... ADVANTAGES OF MANNERS . - Manners , though the last , and it may be the least ingredient of real merit , are , however ...
... advantage in conver- sation , nor treat with others in it upon equal terms . As for French , you have it very well ... ADVANTAGES OF MANNERS . - Manners , though the last , and it may be the least ingredient of real merit , are , however ...
Σελίδα 345
... advantage to our enemies . 48. The talent of insinuation is more useful than that of persuasion , as everybody is open to insinu- ation , but scarce any to persuasion . 49. In matters of a delicate nature , all unneces- sary alterations ...
... advantage to our enemies . 48. The talent of insinuation is more useful than that of persuasion , as everybody is open to insinu- ation , but scarce any to persuasion . 49. In matters of a delicate nature , all unneces- sary alterations ...
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