Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 23
... present , but as they never dream here of forming the manners * This is no longer a conjecture , but a certainty , after what I read in the edition of " Lord Chesterfield's Let- ters " published in London by Lord Mahon in 1847 ( 4 vols ...
... present , but as they never dream here of forming the manners * This is no longer a conjecture , but a certainty , after what I read in the edition of " Lord Chesterfield's Let- ters " published in London by Lord Mahon in 1847 ( 4 vols ...
Σελίδα 28
... son to slander them too much . " You appear to think that from the days of Eve to the present time they have done much harm : as regards that lady I agree with you ; but from her time history teaches 28 Critical Essay.
... son to slander them too much . " You appear to think that from the days of Eve to the present time they have done much harm : as regards that lady I agree with you ; but from her time history teaches 28 Critical Essay.
Σελίδα 64
... present , that " truly he did not mind it . " And why did not the fool mind it ? What had he else to do there , but to mind what was doing ? A man of sense sees , hears , and retains every thing that passes where he is . I desire I may ...
... present , that " truly he did not mind it . " And why did not the fool mind it ? What had he else to do there , but to mind what was doing ? A man of sense sees , hears , and retains every thing that passes where he is . I desire I may ...
Σελίδα 75
... present messages do but stick to you . EMPLOYMENT OF TIME . — I hope you employ your whole time , which few people do ; and that you put every moment to profit of some kind or other . I call company , walking , rid- ing , etc ...
... present messages do but stick to you . EMPLOYMENT OF TIME . — I hope you employ your whole time , which few people do ; and that you put every moment to profit of some kind or other . I call company , walking , rid- ing , etc ...
Σελίδα 79
... present enjoyment of your pleasures against the necessary consequences of them , and then let your own common - sense de- termine your choice . [ Same date . ] A LIFE OF REAL PLEASURE . - Were I to be- gin the world again , with the ...
... present enjoyment of your pleasures against the necessary consequences of them , and then let your own common - sense de- termine your choice . [ Same date . ] A LIFE OF REAL PLEASURE . - Were I to be- gin the world again , with the ...
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