Laconics: Or, the Best Works of the Best Authors, Volume 2C. Tilt, 1840 - Aphorisms and apothegms |
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... pride for a man to wish himself spi- ritually better , that it is highly commendable , and what we are strongly exhorted to in many parts of the Bible.— Bishop Hall . XLII . Volatility of words is carelessness in actions ; JACONICS 11.
... pride for a man to wish himself spi- ritually better , that it is highly commendable , and what we are strongly exhorted to in many parts of the Bible.— Bishop Hall . XLII . Volatility of words is carelessness in actions ; JACONICS 11.
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... actions ; words are the wings of actions .-- Lavater . XLIII . Would it not employ a beau prettily enough , if , in- stead of eternally playing with a snuff - box , he spent some part of his time in making one ? Such a method as this ...
... actions ; words are the wings of actions .-- Lavater . XLIII . Would it not employ a beau prettily enough , if , in- stead of eternally playing with a snuff - box , he spent some part of his time in making one ? Such a method as this ...
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... more fully gratified ; men will praise you in their actions : where you now receive one compliment , you will then receive twenty civilities . ~ Sticle . LV . Let women paint their eyes with tints of 14 LACONICS . LI. ...
... more fully gratified ; men will praise you in their actions : where you now receive one compliment , you will then receive twenty civilities . ~ Sticle . LV . Let women paint their eyes with tints of 14 LACONICS . LI. ...
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... actions always show the man : we find Who does a kindness is not therefore kind . Perhaps prosperity becalm'd his breast ; Perhaps the wind just shifted from the east ; Not therefore humble he who seeks retreat , Pride guides his steps ...
... actions always show the man : we find Who does a kindness is not therefore kind . Perhaps prosperity becalm'd his breast ; Perhaps the wind just shifted from the east ; Not therefore humble he who seeks retreat , Pride guides his steps ...
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... actions of a man's life his marriage does least concern other people , yet of all actions of our life , ' tis most meddled with by other people . - Selden . CLVII . Our pains are real things , and all Our pleasures but fantastical ...
... actions of a man's life his marriage does least concern other people , yet of all actions of our life , ' tis most meddled with by other people . - Selden . CLVII . Our pains are real things , and all Our pleasures but fantastical ...
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