Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 41
... ignorant man is insignificant and contemptible ; nobody cares for his company , and he can just be said to live , and that is all . There is a very pretty French epigram upon the death of such an ignorant , Sentences , and Maxims 41.
... ignorant man is insignificant and contemptible ; nobody cares for his company , and he can just be said to live , and that is all . There is a very pretty French epigram upon the death of such an ignorant , Sentences , and Maxims 41.
Σελίδα 53
... live in the world . When an awkward fellow first comes into a room it is highly probable that his sword gets between his legs , and throws him down , or makes him stumble at least ; when he has recovered this accident , he goes and ...
... live in the world . When an awkward fellow first comes into a room it is highly probable that his sword gets between his legs , and throws him down , or makes him stumble at least ; when he has recovered this accident , he goes and ...
Σελίδα 59
... lives in obscurity and contempt : whereas those who endeavor to excel all , are at 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 ...
... lives in obscurity and contempt : whereas those who endeavor to excel all , are at 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 ...
Σελίδα 62
... lives with . The difference in this case between a man of sense and a fop is , that the fop values himself upon his dress ; and the man of sense laughs at it , at the same time that he knows he must not neg- lect it . There are a ...
... lives with . The difference in this case between a man of sense and a fop is , that the fop values himself upon his dress ; and the man of sense laughs at it , at the same time that he knows he must not neg- lect it . There are a ...
Σελίδα 71
... lives in the great world , but with such levity and inattention , that they know no more of it now than they did at fifteen . [ Same date . ] INTROSPECTION . - You must look into peo- ple , as well as at them . Almost all people are ...
... lives in the great world , but with such levity and inattention , that they know no more of it now than they did at fifteen . [ Same date . ] INTROSPECTION . - You must look into peo- ple , as well as at them . Almost all people are ...
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