Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 25
... speak to you as one man of pleasure would to another if he has taste and spirit . " And he expresses himself in conse- quence , stimulating the young man as much as possible towards polite arrangements and deli- cate pleasures , to draw ...
... speak to you as one man of pleasure would to another if he has taste and spirit . " And he expresses himself in conse- quence , stimulating the young man as much as possible towards polite arrangements and deli- cate pleasures , to draw ...
Σελίδα 29
... speak truly , I would warn you not to trust either sex more than is absolutely necessary . But what I particu- larly advise you is this : never to attack whole bodies , whatever they may be . " " Individuals occasionally forgive , but ...
... speak truly , I would warn you not to trust either sex more than is absolutely necessary . But what I particu- larly advise you is this : never to attack whole bodies , whatever they may be . " " Individuals occasionally forgive , but ...
Σελίδα 32
... speaking in public . It appears that he succeeded better in diplomacy , in those second - rate places where solid merit is sufficient . He filled the post of ambassador extraordinary to the court of Dresden . But his health , always ...
... speaking in public . It appears that he succeeded better in diplomacy , in those second - rate places where solid merit is sufficient . He filled the post of ambassador extraordinary to the court of Dresden . But his health , always ...
Σελίδα 34
... Speaking of himself and one of his friends , Lord Tyrawley , equally old and infirm : " Tyrawley and I , " he said , " have been dead two years , but we do not wish it to be known . " Voltaire , who under the pretence of being al- ways ...
... Speaking of himself and one of his friends , Lord Tyrawley , equally old and infirm : " Tyrawley and I , " he said , " have been dead two years , but we do not wish it to be known . " Voltaire , who under the pretence of being al- ways ...
Σελίδα 39
... and decently while you are with him ; afterwards play , run , and jump as much as ever you please . [ July 24 , 1739. ] * Young Mr. Stanhope's tutor , THE ART OF SPEAKING . - You cannot but be Sentences , and Maxims 39.
... and decently while you are with him ; afterwards play , run , and jump as much as ever you please . [ July 24 , 1739. ] * Young Mr. Stanhope's tutor , THE ART OF SPEAKING . - You cannot but be Sentences , and Maxims 39.
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