Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 48
... POLITENESS A NECESSITY . - Know then , that as learning , honor , and virtue are absolutely necessary to gain you the esteem and admira- tion of mankind ; politeness and good breeding are equally necessary , to make you welcome and ...
... POLITENESS A NECESSITY . - Know then , that as learning , honor , and virtue are absolutely necessary to gain you the esteem and admira- tion of mankind ; politeness and good breeding are equally necessary , to make you welcome and ...
Σελίδα 50
... politeness seems as easy and natural as any other part of their conversation . Whereas the English are often awkward in their civilities , and , when they mean to be civil , are too much ashamed to get it out . MAUVAISE HONTE . — Pray ...
... politeness seems as easy and natural as any other part of their conversation . Whereas the English are often awkward in their civilities , and , when they mean to be civil , are too much ashamed to get it out . MAUVAISE HONTE . — Pray ...
Σελίδα 51
... politeness , and other accomplishments , to surpass those youths of your own age , whom hitherto you have sur- passed when boys . * May the Almighty pre- serve you and bestow on you his choicest blessings . TRUE RESPECT . - The ...
... politeness , and other accomplishments , to surpass those youths of your own age , whom hitherto you have sur- passed when boys . * May the Almighty pre- serve you and bestow on you his choicest blessings . TRUE RESPECT . - The ...
Σελίδα 90
... politeness and good breeding are ab- solutely necessary to adorn any , or all other good qualities or talents . Without them , no knowledge , no perfection whatsoever , is seen in its best light . The scholar , without good breeding ...
... politeness and good breeding are ab- solutely necessary to adorn any , or all other good qualities or talents . Without them , no knowledge , no perfection whatsoever , is seen in its best light . The scholar , without good breeding ...
Σελίδα 97
... politeness , which are so useful in men's company , can only be acquired in women's . [ Dec. 29 , 1747. ] TALENT AND BREEDING . - Remember always , what I have told you a thousand times , that all the talents in the world will want all ...
... politeness , which are so useful in men's company , can only be acquired in women's . [ Dec. 29 , 1747. ] TALENT AND BREEDING . - Remember always , what I have told you a thousand times , that all the talents in the world will want all ...
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