Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 85
... atoning for it , and the only way of being forgiven . Equivo- cating , evading , shuffling , in order to remove a present danger or inconveniency , is something so mean , and betrays so much fear , that Sentences , and Maxims 85.
... atoning for it , and the only way of being forgiven . Equivo- cating , evading , shuffling , in order to remove a present danger or inconveniency , is something so mean , and betrays so much fear , that Sentences , and Maxims 85.
Σελίδα 92
... present purpose , or , often , not thinking at all ; which silly and idle suspension of thought they would dignify with the name of absence and distraction . They go afterwards , it may be , to the play , where they gape at the company ...
... present purpose , or , often , not thinking at all ; which silly and idle suspension of thought they would dignify with the name of absence and distraction . They go afterwards , it may be , to the play , where they gape at the company ...
Σελίδα 96
... present af- fection ; which will either increase or diminish , according to your merit or demerit . If you have the knowledge , the honor , and the probity which you may have , the marks and warmth of my affection shall amply reward ...
... present af- fection ; which will either increase or diminish , according to your merit or demerit . If you have the knowledge , the honor , and the probity which you may have , the marks and warmth of my affection shall amply reward ...
Σελίδα 97
... 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 design . [ Same date . ] POLISH . - Now , though I ...
... 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 design . [ Same date . ] POLISH . - Now , though I ...
Σελίδα 101
... present man will press extremely to be out of livery and valet de chambre , which is as much as to say , that he will curl your hair and shave you , but not condescend to do any thing else . Therefore I advise you never to have a ...
... present man will press extremely to be out of livery and valet de chambre , which is as much as to say , that he will curl your hair and shave you , but not condescend to do any thing else . Therefore I advise you never to have a ...
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