Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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... respect in the moral disposition , and atten- tion in the intellectual . " Lord Chesterfield , in a less grave manner , might have said the same thing . He was not long in finding out what was wanting in this child whom he wished to ...
... respect in the moral disposition , and atten- tion in the intellectual . " Lord Chesterfield , in a less grave manner , might have said the same thing . He was not long in finding out what was wanting in this child whom he wished to ...
Σελίδα 26
... respects a precious acquaint- ance : " He has genius , with the most extensive reading in the world . Drink of this fountain as much as possible . " " Of authors , those whom Chesterfield particu- larly recommends at this time , and ...
... respects a precious acquaint- ance : " He has genius , with the most extensive reading in the world . Drink of this fountain as much as possible . " " Of authors , those whom Chesterfield particu- larly recommends at this time , and ...
Σελίδα 31
... in general . He resembles his friend Montesquieu in this respect . If in the letters to his son we can , without being severe , lay hold of some cases of slightly damaged morality , we should have to point out , By Sainte - Beuve 31.
... in general . He resembles his friend Montesquieu in this respect . If in the letters to his son we can , without being severe , lay hold of some cases of slightly damaged morality , we should have to point out , By Sainte - Beuve 31.
Σελίδα 51
... RESPECT . - The strictest and most scrupulous honor and virtue can alone make you esteemed and valued by mankind ; [ re- member ] that parts and learning can alone make you admired and celebrated by them ; but that the possession of ...
... RESPECT . - The strictest and most scrupulous honor and virtue can alone make you esteemed and valued by mankind ; [ re- member ] that parts and learning can alone make you admired and celebrated by them ; but that the possession of ...
Σελίδα 97
... recom- mend to you to go into woman's company in search of solid knowledge or judgment , yet it has its use in other respects ; for it certainly polishes the manners , and gives une certaine tournure , Sentences , and Marims 97.
... recom- mend to you to go into woman's company in search of solid knowledge or judgment , yet it has its use in other respects ; for it certainly polishes the manners , and gives une certaine tournure , Sentences , and Marims 97.
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