Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1850 - 348 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 238
... former part is almost completed to my wishes , and will , I am persuaded , in a little time more be quite so . The latter part is still in your power to complete ; and I flatter myself that you will do it , or else the former part will ...
... former part is almost completed to my wishes , and will , I am persuaded , in a little time more be quite so . The latter part is still in your power to complete ; and I flatter myself that you will do it , or else the former part will ...
Σελίδα 274
... former , and avarice with the latter . Richelieu ( by the way ) is so strong a proof of the inconsistency of human nature , that I cannot help observing to you that , while he absolutely governed both his king and his country , and was ...
... former , and avarice with the latter . Richelieu ( by the way ) is so strong a proof of the inconsistency of human nature , that I cannot help observing to you that , while he absolutely governed both his king and his country , and was ...
Σελίδα 286
... former ; but still observes that they are the weaker sort of politicians who have recourse to either . A man who has strength of mind and strength of parts wants neither of them . " Cer- tainly , " says he , " the ablest men that ever ...
... former ; but still observes that they are the weaker sort of politicians who have recourse to either . A man who has strength of mind and strength of parts wants neither of them . " Cer- tainly , " says he , " the ablest men that ever ...
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