Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1850 - 348 σελίδες |
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... King ; and for this , or for other reasons , Stanhope the courtier lost his place . At this juncture two changes took place , to him of equal importance . George I. died and brought Stanhope's former master to the throne ; and Lord ...
... King ; and for this , or for other reasons , Stanhope the courtier lost his place . At this juncture two changes took place , to him of equal importance . George I. died and brought Stanhope's former master to the throne ; and Lord ...
Σελίδα 145
... king , did not know whether they stood upon their heads or their heels . [ May 17 , 1748. ] VULGARITY AND GOOD BREEDING AT COURT . - If the king spoke to them , they were annihilated ; they trembled , endeavored to put their hands in ...
... king , did not know whether they stood upon their heads or their heels . [ May 17 , 1748. ] VULGARITY AND GOOD BREEDING AT COURT . - If the king spoke to them , they were annihilated ; they trembled , endeavored to put their hands in ...
Σελίδα 291
... King William , Queen Anne , and King George the First , used to say , " Take care of the pence , and the pounds will take care of themselves . " To this maxim , which he not only preached , but practised , his two grandsons , at this ...
... King William , Queen Anne , and King George the First , used to say , " Take care of the pence , and the pounds will take care of themselves . " To this maxim , which he not only preached , but practised , his two grandsons , at this ...
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