Letters, Sentences and MaximsChesterfield Society, 1850 - 348 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 64
... seems to justify it . But these fops , ripened by age and experience , often turn into very able men . " The ideal , accord- ing to him , would be to unite the merits of the two nations ; but in this mixture he still seems to lean ...
... seems to justify it . But these fops , ripened by age and experience , often turn into very able men . " The ideal , accord- ing to him , would be to unite the merits of the two nations ; but in this mixture he still seems to lean ...
Σελίδα 164
... seems to consult and trust them - I say , who seems -for weak men really do , but wise ones only seem to do it . No flattery is either too high or too low for them . They will greedily swallow the highest , and gracefully accept of the ...
... seems to consult and trust them - I say , who seems -for weak men really do , but wise ones only seem to do it . No flattery is either too high or too low for them . They will greedily swallow the highest , and gracefully accept of the ...
Σελίδα 267
... seems to neglect attentions and the graces . He does not come into a room well , nor has he that easy , noble carriage , which would be proper for him . It is true , he is as yet young and inexperienced ; one may therefore reasonably ...
... seems to neglect attentions and the graces . He does not come into a room well , nor has he that easy , noble carriage , which would be proper for him . It is true , he is as yet young and inexperienced ; one may therefore reasonably ...
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