Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 25
... necessary to have them already ! Three ladies , friends of his father , are espe- cially charged to watch over and guide the young man at his début ; they are his govern- antes : Madame de Monconseil , Lady Hervey , and Madame de Bocage ...
... necessary to have them already ! Three ladies , friends of his father , are espe- cially charged to watch over and guide the young man at his début ; they are his govern- antes : Madame de Monconseil , Lady Hervey , and Madame de Bocage ...
Σελίδα 29
... necessary . But what I particu- larly advise you is this : never to attack whole bodies , whatever they may be . " " Individuals occasionally forgive , but bodies and societies never do . " In general , Chesterfield counsels his son to ...
... necessary . But what I particu- larly advise you is this : never to attack whole bodies , whatever they may be . " " Individuals occasionally forgive , but bodies and societies never do . " In general , Chesterfield counsels his son to ...
Σελίδα 39
... necessary decency is to gain the approbation of mankind . And , as I am sure you desire to gain Mr. Maittaire's approbation , without which you will never have mine , I dare say you will mind and give attention to whatever he says to ...
... necessary decency is to gain the approbation of mankind . And , as I am sure you desire to gain Mr. Maittaire's approbation , without which you will never have mine , I dare say you will mind and give attention to whatever he says to ...
Σελίδα 48
... necessary to gain you the esteem and admira- tion of mankind ; politeness and good breeding are equally necessary , to make you welcome . and agreeable in conversation and common life . Great talents , such as honor , virtue , learn ...
... necessary to gain you the esteem and admira- tion of mankind ; politeness and good breeding are equally necessary , to make you welcome . and agreeable in conversation and common life . Great talents , such as honor , virtue , learn ...
Σελίδα 49
... civil , which is absolutely necessary , the perfec- tion of good breeding is , to be civil with ease , and in a gentlemanlike manner . For this , you should observe the French people ; who excel in it Sentences , and Maxims 49.
... civil , which is absolutely necessary , the perfec- tion of good breeding is , to be civil with ease , and in a gentlemanlike manner . For this , you should observe the French people ; who excel in it Sentences , and Maxims 49.
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