Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 18
... sure that it is in no wise allowable to attack the foundations of true morality , and to break necessary bonds which are already too weak to keep men in the path of duty . " Chesterfield , in speaking thus , was not mis- taken as to the ...
... sure that it is in no wise allowable to attack the foundations of true morality , and to break necessary bonds which are already too weak to keep men in the path of duty . " Chesterfield , in speaking thus , was not mis- taken as to the ...
Σελίδα 38
... sure , be so good as to acquaint me with your arrival at the Hague ; and afterwards , if in your travels you should observe any thing curious , will you let me know . Holland , where you are going , is by far the finest and richest of ...
... sure , be so good as to acquaint me with your arrival at the Hague ; and afterwards , if in your travels you should observe any thing curious , will you let me know . Holland , where you are going , is by far the finest and richest of ...
Σελίδα 39
... sure you desire to gain Mr. Maittaire's approbation , without which you will never have mine , I dare say you will mind and give attention to whatever he says to you , and behave yourself seriously and decently while you are with him ...
... sure you desire to gain Mr. Maittaire's approbation , without which you will never have mine , I dare say you will mind and give attention to whatever he says to you , and behave yourself seriously and decently while you are with him ...
Σελίδα 58
... sure you know that breaking of your word is a folly , a dishon- or , and a crime . It is a folly , because nobody will trust you afterwards ; and it is both a dis- honor and a crime , truth being the first duty of religion and morality ...
... sure you know that breaking of your word is a folly , a dishon- or , and a crime . It is a folly , because nobody will trust you afterwards ; and it is both a dis- honor and a crime , truth being the first duty of religion and morality ...
Σελίδα 59
... 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 vari ...
... 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 vari ...
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