Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 41
... consequently , be sensi- ble how advantageous it is for a man , who speaks in public , whether it be in Parliament , in the pulpit , or at the bar ( that is , in the courts of law ) , to please his hearers so much as to gain their ...
... consequently , be sensi- ble how advantageous it is for a man , who speaks in public , whether it be in Parliament , in the pulpit , or at the bar ( that is , in the courts of law ) , to please his hearers so much as to gain their ...
Σελίδα 44
... consequently , they are more likely to give up their liberties to such a one than to another of less merit . But then , on the other hand , it seems extraordinary to discourage virtue upon any account ; since it is only by virtue that ...
... consequently , they are more likely to give up their liberties to such a one than to another of less merit . But then , on the other hand , it seems extraordinary to discourage virtue upon any account ; since it is only by virtue that ...
Σελίδα 45
... consequently proper ob- jects of ambition ; and will acquire him a solid reputation and character . This holds true in men as well as in boys : the ambition of a silly fellow will be to have a fine equipage , a fine house , and fine ...
... consequently proper ob- jects of ambition ; and will acquire him a solid reputation and character . This holds true in men as well as in boys : the ambition of a silly fellow will be to have a fine equipage , a fine house , and fine ...
Σελίδα 78
... consequently had no oc- casion to play for it ; but I thought play another necessary ingredient in the composition of a man of pleasure , and accordingly I plunged into it , without desire at first ; sacrificed a thousand real pleasures ...
... consequently had no oc- casion to play for it ; but I thought play another necessary ingredient in the composition of a man of pleasure , and accordingly I plunged into it , without desire at first ; sacrificed a thousand real pleasures ...
Σελίδα 125
... consequently , superficial knowledge , and prefers a great degree of ignorance to a small degree of trouble . These people either think or represent most things as impossible ; whereas few things are so to industry and activity . [ July ...
... consequently , superficial knowledge , and prefers a great degree of ignorance to a small degree of trouble . These people either think or represent most things as impossible ; whereas few things are so to industry and activity . [ July ...
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