Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 52
... heart and the mind . MANNER . - An easy manner and carriage must be wholly free from those odd tricks , ill habits , and awkwardnesses , which even very worthy and sensible people have in their be- havior . [ May , 1741. ] MANNER ...
... heart and the mind . MANNER . - An easy manner and carriage must be wholly free from those odd tricks , ill habits , and awkwardnesses , which even very worthy and sensible people have in their be- havior . [ May , 1741. ] MANNER ...
Σελίδα 71
... heart , and observe the different workings of the same passion in different people . And , when you have found out the prevailing passion of any man , remember never to trust him , where that passion is concerned . Work upon him by it ...
... heart , and observe the different workings of the same passion in different people . And , when you have found out the prevailing passion of any man , remember never to trust him , where that passion is concerned . Work upon him by it ...
Σελίδα 96
... heart , or your head ; on the contrary , I think I see sense in the one , and sentiments in the other . This persuasion is the only motive of my present af- fection ; which will either increase or diminish , according to your merit or ...
... heart , or your head ; on the contrary , I think I see sense in the one , and sentiments in the other . This persuasion is the only motive of my present af- fection ; which will either increase or diminish , according to your merit or ...
Σελίδα 103
... heart in its unguarded minutes . But then remember to make that use of them . I have known many people , from laziness of mind , go through both pleasure and business with equal inattention ; neither enjoying the one , nor doing the ...
... heart in its unguarded minutes . But then remember to make that use of them . I have known many people , from laziness of mind , go through both pleasure and business with equal inattention ; neither enjoying the one , nor doing the ...
Σελίδα 136
... heart desires rather to conceal , than ex- pose , other people's weaknesses or misfortunes . If you have wit , use it to please , and not to hurt you may shine , like the sun in the tem- perate zones , without scorching . Here it is ...
... heart desires rather to conceal , than ex- pose , other people's weaknesses or misfortunes . If you have wit , use it to please , and not to hurt you may shine , like the sun in the tem- perate zones , without scorching . Here it is ...
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