Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 31
... learning , and good sense , the manners and politeness of his country , has attained the perfection of human nature . ” unites sufficiently well in himself the advan- tages of the two nations , with one character- istic which belongs ...
... learning , and good sense , the manners and politeness of his country , has attained the perfection of human nature . ” unites sufficiently well in himself the advan- tages of the two nations , with one character- istic which belongs ...
Σελίδα 43
... learning , and all that can make you good and wise . I entreat you , therefore , carefully to imitate so good a pattern ; the more you regard him the more you will love me . [ About July , 1741. ] VIRTUE DISCOURAGED . — If six hundred ...
... learning , and all that can make you good and wise . I entreat you , therefore , carefully to imitate so good a pattern ; the more you regard him the more you will love me . [ About July , 1741. ] VIRTUE DISCOURAGED . — If six hundred ...
Σελίδα 45
... learning quicker , and applying himself more than other boys . These are real proofs of merit in him , and consequently proper ob- jects of ambition ; and will acquire him a solid reputation and character . This holds true in men as ...
... learning quicker , and applying himself more than other boys . These are real proofs of merit in him , and consequently proper ob- jects of ambition ; and will acquire him a solid reputation and character . This holds true in men as ...
Σελίδα 48
... learning , honor , and virtue are absolutely necessary to gain you the esteem and admira- tion of mankind ; politeness and good breeding are equally necessary , to make you welcome and agreeable in conversation and common life . Great ...
... learning , honor , and virtue are absolutely necessary to gain you the esteem and admira- tion of mankind ; politeness and good breeding are equally necessary , to make you welcome and agreeable in conversation and common life . Great ...
Σελίδα 51
... learning , good manners , politeness , and other accomplishments , to surpass those youths of your own age , whom hitherto you have sur- passed when boys . * May the Almighty pre- serve you and bestow on you his choicest blessings ...
... learning , good manners , politeness , and other accomplishments , to surpass those youths of your own age , whom hitherto you have sur- passed when boys . * May the Almighty pre- serve you and bestow on you his choicest blessings ...
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