Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 44
... less merit . But then , on the other hand , it seems extraordinary to discourage virtue upon any account ; since it is only by virtue that any society can flourish , and be considerable . There are many more arguments , on each side of ...
... less merit . But then , on the other hand , it seems extraordinary to discourage virtue upon any account ; since it is only by virtue that any society can flourish , and be considerable . There are many more arguments , on each side of ...
Σελίδα 60
... less trouble you give your- Letters should be easy self the better it will be . and natural , and convey to the persons to whom we send them , just what we should say to the persons if we were with them . [ No date , Let- ter 72. ] THE ...
... less trouble you give your- Letters should be easy self the better it will be . and natural , and convey to the persons to whom we send them , just what we should say to the persons if we were with them . [ No date , Let- ter 72. ] THE ...
Σελίδα 74
... less , than contempt ; and an injury is much sooner for- gotten than an insult . [ Same date . ] FLATTERY . - Most people ( I might say all people ) have their weaknesses ; they have their aversions and their likings to such and such ...
... less , than contempt ; and an injury is much sooner for- gotten than an insult . [ Same date . ] FLATTERY . - Most people ( I might say all people ) have their weaknesses ; they have their aversions and their likings to such and such ...
Σελίδα 98
... less of than any people in the world . [ Jan. 2 , 1748. ] A GOOD SUPPER . - I cannot say that your suppers are luxurious , but you must own they are solid ; and a quart of soup , and two pounds of potatoes , will enable you to pass the ...
... less of than any people in the world . [ Jan. 2 , 1748. ] A GOOD SUPPER . - I cannot say that your suppers are luxurious , but you must own they are solid ; and a quart of soup , and two pounds of potatoes , will enable you to pass the ...
Σελίδα 106
... less . They are never without a classic or two in their pockets ; they stick to the old good sense ; they read none of the modern trash ; and will show you plainly that no improvement has been made , in any one art or science , these ...
... less . They are never without a classic or two in their pockets ; they stick to the old good sense ; they read none of the modern trash ; and will show you plainly that no improvement has been made , in any one art or science , these ...
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