Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 47
... particular . Virtue makes us pity and relieve the misfortunes of man- kind ; it makes us promote justice and good order in society : and , in general , contributes to whatever tends to the real good of mankind . To ourselves it gives an ...
... particular . Virtue makes us pity and relieve the misfortunes of man- kind ; it makes us promote justice and good order in society : and , in general , contributes to whatever tends to the real good of mankind . To ourselves it gives an ...
Σελίδα 89
... particular and valuable art or science . For my own part , I used to think myself in company as much above me , when I was with Mr. Addison and Mr. Pope , as if I had been with all the princes in Europe . What I mean by low company ...
... particular and valuable art or science . For my own part , I used to think myself in company as much above me , when I was with Mr. Addison and Mr. Pope , as if I had been with all the princes in Europe . What I mean by low company ...
Σελίδα 91
... particular characters , the habits , the cant of one company may give merit to a word , or a gesture , which would have none at all if divested of those accidental circumstances . Here people very commonly err ; and , fond of something ...
... particular characters , the habits , the cant of one company may give merit to a word , or a gesture , which would have none at all if divested of those accidental circumstances . Here people very commonly err ; and , fond of something ...
Σελίδα 95
... particular period of that long time which , I hope , you have before you ; I mean , the next two years . Remember then , that whatever knowledge you do not solidly lay the foundation of before you are eighteen , you will never be master ...
... particular period of that long time which , I hope , you have before you ; I mean , the next two years . Remember then , that whatever knowledge you do not solidly lay the foundation of before you are eighteen , you will never be master ...
Σελίδα 97
... particular care of your manner and address , when you present yourself in company . Let them be respectful without meanness , easy without too much familiarity , genteel without affectation , and insinuating without any seem- ing art or ...
... particular care of your manner and address , when you present yourself in company . Let them be respectful without meanness , easy without too much familiarity , genteel without affectation , and insinuating without any seem- ing art or ...
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