Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 19
... least danger of sinning on the side which makes man respectable , but rather on that which renders him agreeable . Although more than one passage in these letters may seem very strange , coming from a father to a son , the whole is ...
... least danger of sinning on the side which makes man respectable , but rather on that which renders him agreeable . Although more than one passage in these letters may seem very strange , coming from a father to a son , the whole is ...
Σελίδα 34
... long time since I ventured to decide upon trifles , least of all upon things so important . I confine myself to the belief that , if you have sun in the beautiful house that you have built , you will spend 34 Critical Essay.
... long time since I ventured to decide upon trifles , least of all upon things so important . I confine myself to the belief that , if you have sun in the beautiful house that you have built , you will spend 34 Critical Essay.
Σελίδα 53
... least ; when he has recovered this accident , he goes and places himself in the very place of the whole room where he should not ; there he soon lets his hat fall down , and , in taking it up again , throws down his cane ; in recovering ...
... least ; when he has recovered this accident , he goes and places himself in the very place of the whole room where he should not ; there he soon lets his hat fall down , and , in taking it up again , throws down his cane ; in recovering ...
Σελίδα 59
... least sure of excelling a great many . [ June , 1742. ] GOOD BREEDING . - Though I need not tell one of your age , * experience , and knowledge of the world , how necessary good breeding is , to recommend one to mankind ; yet , as your ...
... least sure of excelling a great many . [ June , 1742. ] GOOD BREEDING . - Though I need not tell one of your age , * experience , and knowledge of the world , how necessary good breeding is , to recommend one to mankind ; yet , as your ...
Σελίδα 66
... least material object of travelling ; hearing and knowing are the essential points . * [ Sept. , 1746. From Bath . ] FALSE DELICACY . - As for the mauvaise honte I hope you are above it ; your figure is like other people's , I hope you ...
... least material object of travelling ; hearing and knowing are the essential points . * [ Sept. , 1746. From Bath . ] FALSE DELICACY . - As for the mauvaise honte I hope you are above it ; your figure is like other people's , I hope you ...
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