Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 9
... hear himself cited as a man of pleasure . In this way he plunged into play ( which he considered a necessary in- gredient in the composition of a young man of " " fashion ) , at first without passion , By Sainte - Beuve 9.
... hear himself cited as a man of pleasure . In this way he plunged into play ( which he considered a necessary in- gredient in the composition of a young man of " " fashion ) , at first without passion , By Sainte - Beuve 9.
Σελίδα 39
... play some part of the day ; but you must feel that it would be very improper and indecent if you were to fly your kite , or play at nine - pins while you are with Mr. Maittaire . * It is very proper and decent to dance well ; but then ...
... play some part of the day ; but you must feel that it would be very improper and indecent if you were to fly your kite , or play at nine - pins while you are with Mr. Maittaire . * It is very proper and decent to dance well ; but then ...
Σελίδα 45
... play the fool with . Whereas a boy of good sense places his ambition in excelling other boys of his own age , and even older , in virtue and knowledge . His glory is in being known always to speak the truth , in showing good - nature ...
... play the fool with . Whereas a boy of good sense places his ambition in excelling other boys of his own age , and even older , in virtue and knowledge . His glory is in being known always to speak the truth , in showing good - nature ...
Σελίδα 58
... is , to excel in every thing you undertake . When I was of your age , I should have been ashamed if any boy of that age had learned his book better , or played at any play better than I did ; and I would 58 Chesterfield's Letters ,
... is , to excel in every thing you undertake . When I was of your age , I should have been ashamed if any boy of that age had learned his book better , or played at any play better than I did ; and I would 58 Chesterfield's Letters ,
Σελίδα 59
Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield. any play better than I did ; and I would not have rested a moment till I had got before him . Julius Cæsar , who had a noble thirst of glory , used to say that he would rather be the first in ...
Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield. any play better than I did ; and I would not have rested a moment till I had got before him . Julius Cæsar , who had a noble thirst of glory , used to say that he would rather be the first in ...
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