Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 69
... learning . What could I have done with myself , at this age , without them ? I must , as many ignorant peo- ple do , have destroyed my health and faculties by setting away the evenings ; or , by wasting them frivolously in the tattle of ...
... learning . What could I have done with myself , at this age , without them ? I must , as many ignorant peo- ple do , have destroyed my health and faculties by setting away the evenings ; or , by wasting them frivolously in the tattle of ...
Σελίδα 76
... date . ] VIRTUE AND GOLD . - Virtue and learning , like gold , have their intrinsic value ; but if they are not polished they certainly lose a great deal of their lustre ; and even polished brass will 76 Chesterfield's Letters ,
... date . ] VIRTUE AND GOLD . - Virtue and learning , like gold , have their intrinsic value ; but if they are not polished they certainly lose a great deal of their lustre ; and even polished brass will 76 Chesterfield's Letters ,
Σελίδα 77
... learning ; but , in general , they make up so much by their manner for those defects , that frequently they pass undiscovered . I have often said , and do think , that a Frenchman , who , with a fund of virtue , learning , and good ...
... learning ; but , in general , they make up so much by their manner for those defects , that frequently they pass undiscovered . I have often said , and do think , that a Frenchman , who , with a fund of virtue , learning , and good ...
Σελίδα 81
... learning is true and lasting pleasure ; which I hope you will be well and long acquainted with . Adieu ! [ March , 1747. ] A FINE EDITION . — If I am rightly informed , I am now writing to a fine gentleman , in a scar- let coat laced ...
... learning is true and lasting pleasure ; which I hope you will be well and long acquainted with . Adieu ! [ March , 1747. ] A FINE EDITION . — If I am rightly informed , I am now writing to a fine gentleman , in a scar- let coat laced ...
Σελίδα 105
... fear alter- nately . This only I am sure of , that you will prove either the greatest pain , or the greatest pleasure of , yours always truly . [ Same date . ] PEDANTS . - Others , to show their learning , Sentences , and Maxims 105.
... fear alter- nately . This only I am sure of , that you will prove either the greatest pain , or the greatest pleasure of , yours always truly . [ Same date . ] PEDANTS . - Others , to show their learning , Sentences , and Maxims 105.
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