Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 126
... kings and great men are only to be learned in conversation ; for they are never fairly writ- ten during their lives . [ Same date . ] ALWAYS ASK . - Never be ashamed nor afraid of asking questions ; for if they lead to informa- tion ...
... kings and great men are only to be learned in conversation ; for they are never fairly writ- ten during their lives . [ Same date . ] ALWAYS ASK . - Never be ashamed nor afraid of asking questions ; for if they lead to informa- tion ...
Σελίδα 137
... king , and who would have been pardoned , if he would have expressed the least sorrow for his intended crime ; but , on the contrary , he declared , that , if he was par- doned , he would attempt it again ; that he thought it a duty ...
... king , and who would have been pardoned , if he would have expressed the least sorrow for his intended crime ; but , on the contrary , he declared , that , if he was par- doned , he would attempt it again ; that he thought it a duty ...
Σελίδα 159
... King James the Second's Queen . There the graces protected and promoted him ; for , while he was an ensign of the Guards , the Duchess of Cleve- land , then favorite mistress to King Charles the Second , struck by those very graces ...
... King James the Second's Queen . There the graces protected and promoted him ; for , while he was an ensign of the Guards , the Duchess of Cleve- land , then favorite mistress to King Charles the Second , struck by those very graces ...
Σελίδα 184
... king , and the Duke of Savoy ; wonder at this rate where it will end , and conclude that it will end in the government of all Europe . Say this , likewise , where it will probably be re- peated ; but say it unaffectedly , and the last ...
... king , and the Duke of Savoy ; wonder at this rate where it will end , and conclude that it will end in the government of all Europe . Say this , likewise , where it will probably be re- peated ; but say it unaffectedly , and the last ...
Σελίδα 199
... king , as they call him . It is to no sort of purpose to talk to those people of the natural rights of mankind and particular constitution of this country . Blinded by prejudices , soured by misfortunes , and tempted by their ...
... king , as they call him . It is to no sort of purpose to talk to those people of the natural rights of mankind and particular constitution of this country . Blinded by prejudices , soured by misfortunes , and tempted by their ...
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