A Thousand and One Gems of English ProseG. Routledge, 1872 - 534 pages |
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... speak to his son but as a father ; to his of remedy - even as if you would call a wife but as a husband ; to his enemy but physician , that is thought good for the upon terms : whereas a friend may speak cure of the disease you complain ...
... speak to his son but as a father ; to his of remedy - even as if you would call a wife but as a husband ; to his enemy but physician , that is thought good for the upon terms : whereas a friend may speak cure of the disease you complain ...
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... speaking , and himself shall continually gather knowledge ; but let his questions not be troublesome , for that is fit for a poser ; and let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak : nay , if there be any that would reign ...
... speaking , and himself shall continually gather knowledge ; but let his questions not be troublesome , for that is fit for a poser ; and let him be sure to leave other men their turns to speak : nay , if there be any that would reign ...
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... speak handsomely , who has never been used to it , though you should lay before him a collection of all the best precepts of logic HEALTH . IF by gaining knowledge we destroy our health , we labour for a thing that will be useless in ...
... speak handsomely , who has never been used to it , though you should lay before him a collection of all the best precepts of logic HEALTH . IF by gaining knowledge we destroy our health , we labour for a thing that will be useless in ...
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... speak anything for a truth which you know or believe to be false . Lying is a great sin against God , who gave us a tongue to speak the truth , and not false- hood . It is a great offence against hu- manity itself ; for , where there is ...
... speak anything for a truth which you know or believe to be false . Lying is a great sin against God , who gave us a tongue to speak the truth , and not false- hood . It is a great offence against hu- manity itself ; for , where there is ...
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Charles Mackay. have a suitable opportunity . Never speak ill of them , or of anybody , unless you are sure they deserve it , and unless it is neces- sary for their amendment , or for the safety and benefit of others . Avoid , in your ...
Charles Mackay. have a suitable opportunity . Never speak ill of them , or of anybody , unless you are sure they deserve it , and unless it is neces- sary for their amendment , or for the safety and benefit of others . Avoid , in your ...
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