Letters, Sentences, and MaximsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 38
... TRUE DECENCY . - One of the most important points of life is decency ; which is to do what * This first letter will form a key to Chesterfield's char- acter . It is partly badinage , and yet contains the elements of his lordship's idea ...
... TRUE DECENCY . - One of the most important points of life is decency ; which is to do what * This first letter will form a key to Chesterfield's char- acter . It is partly badinage , and yet contains the elements of his lordship's idea ...
Σελίδα 43
... true praise . But I must say plainly that I much suspect you of having had the help of a good and able master in composing it ; and he being your guide and adviser , it will be your own fault if you do not ac- quire elegancy of style ...
... true praise . But I must say plainly that I much suspect you of having had the help of a good and able master in composing it ; and he being your guide and adviser , it will be your own fault if you do not ac- quire elegancy of style ...
Σελίδα 45
... true in men as well as in boys : the ambition of a silly fellow will be to have a fine equipage , a fine house , and fine clothes ; things which anybody , that has as much money , may have as well as he ; for they are all to be bought ...
... true in men as well as in boys : the ambition of a silly fellow will be to have a fine equipage , a fine house , and fine clothes ; things which anybody , that has as much money , may have as well as he ; for they are all to be bought ...
Σελίδα 46
... true story , but generally so changed and altered that one cannot know it . For example : in " Grand Cyrus , " " Clelia , " and " Cleopatra , " three celebrated romances , there is some true history ; but so blended with falsities and ...
... true story , but generally so changed and altered that one cannot know it . For example : in " Grand Cyrus , " " Clelia , " and " Cleopatra , " three celebrated romances , there is some true history ; but so blended with falsities and ...
Σελίδα 49
... true , and in all cases . [ About Feb. , 1741. ] RUDENESS AND CIVILITY . — I dare say I need not tell you how rude it is , to take the best place in a room , or to seize immediately upon what you like at table , without offering first ...
... true , and in all cases . [ About Feb. , 1741. ] RUDENESS AND CIVILITY . — I dare say I need not tell you how rude it is , to take the best place in a room , or to seize immediately upon what you like at table , without offering first ...
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