Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 20
... deserves to be done well , and nothing can be well done without at- tention . " This precept he incessantly repeats , and varies the application of it as his pupil grows , and is in a condition to comprehend it to its fullest extent ...
... deserves to be done well , and nothing can be well done without at- tention . " This precept he incessantly repeats , and varies the application of it as his pupil grows , and is in a condition to comprehend it to its fullest extent ...
Σελίδα 42
... deserve the name of Colas , * which I shall certainly give you , if you do not learn well . [ No date . ] Philippus Chesterfield parvulo suo Philippo Stanhope , S. P. D. PERGRATA mihi fuit epistola tua , quam nuper accepi , eleganter ...
... deserve the name of Colas , * which I shall certainly give you , if you do not learn well . [ No date . ] Philippus Chesterfield parvulo suo Philippo Stanhope , S. P. D. PERGRATA mihi fuit epistola tua , quam nuper accepi , eleganter ...
Σελίδα 47
... deserves your and every man's attention ; and suppose I were to bid you make some verses , or give me your thoughts in prose , upon the subject of virtue , how would you go about it ? Why you would first consider what virtue is , and ...
... deserves your and every man's attention ; and suppose I were to bid you make some verses , or give me your thoughts in prose , upon the subject of virtue , how would you go about it ? Why you would first consider what virtue is , and ...
Σελίδα 56
... deserve the praises of the praiseworthy . While you do so you shall have every thing you will from me ; and when you cease to do so you shall have nothing . AN AWKWARD MIND . — I have warned you against odd motions , strange postures ...
... deserve the praises of the praiseworthy . While you do so you shall have every thing you will from me ; and when you cease to do so you shall have nothing . AN AWKWARD MIND . — I have warned you against odd motions , strange postures ...
Σελίδα 67
... deserve . But this degree of complaisance is neither criminal nor abject ; and is but a small price to pay for the good - will and affection of the people you converse with . As the generality of people are weak enough to be pleased ...
... deserve . But this degree of complaisance is neither criminal nor abject ; and is but a small price to pay for the good - will and affection of the people you converse with . As the generality of people are weak enough to be pleased ...
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