Good Behavior ...Cheney & Clapp, 1881 - 66 Seiten |
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... character of men . It was said by Franklin , that with all branches of prima- ry education there should be constantly cultivated that be- nignity of mind which shows itself in searching for and seizing every opportunity to serve and to ...
... character of men . It was said by Franklin , that with all branches of prima- ry education there should be constantly cultivated that be- nignity of mind which shows itself in searching for and seizing every opportunity to serve and to ...
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... character , and lend new charms and amenities even to the beauteous face of Nature herself . Human felicity depends not so much upon the laws enact- ed by legislatures as upon the little attentions that may 6 GOOD BEHAVIOR .
... character , and lend new charms and amenities even to the beauteous face of Nature herself . Human felicity depends not so much upon the laws enact- ed by legislatures as upon the little attentions that may 6 GOOD BEHAVIOR .
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... dis- close an irregular character . 8. There is nothing which costs less , and at the same time is so valuable as good manners . They serve to guard us against surprises in the multifarious intercourse of life , GENERAL PRECEPTS .
... dis- close an irregular character . 8. There is nothing which costs less , and at the same time is so valuable as good manners . They serve to guard us against surprises in the multifarious intercourse of life , GENERAL PRECEPTS .
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... character . 9. However rude others may be , we ourselves must always be civil and polite . The rules of good breeding are often the defence of those who infringe them the most . 10. In our intercourse with the world we should en- deavor ...
... character . 9. However rude others may be , we ourselves must always be civil and polite . The rules of good breeding are often the defence of those who infringe them the most . 10. In our intercourse with the world we should en- deavor ...
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... character still . They who sought to compass the death of Socrates , began by ridiculing his natural defects of person on the stage ; and they who derisively wagged their heads at a crucified Saviour , were triumphing in their own ...
... character still . They who sought to compass the death of Socrates , began by ridiculing his natural defects of person on the stage ; and they who derisively wagged their heads at a crucified Saviour , were triumphing in their own ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
amici amore attention Avana avete avoid bella better boys bred careful Catone character chè chiaia chiezza children civility colla company conversation cuore d'ogni delizie dolore donna dress Elogio della vecchiaia epicurea especially età evil faisan feet felice first fisiologia foreigner fortuna forze French language frutto gentle gentleman gerocomio gioie giorno giovane give godere good behavior good breeding good manners great house JONATHAN EDWARDS know l'anima l'uomo ladies lady least life little Lolling LUIGI CORNARO lunga make memorie d'amore mente morale morte natura necessary never others ourselves passato passione peccati veniali pensa pensiero person piaceri politeness possible possono profumo propria public Publio Crasso pupil pure refined respect rudeness school Scipione seldom social intercourse society speak stra table take teacher them things thought troppo trovare true truth umana unless uomini uomo vecchiezza veduto virtù vivere voluttà well-bred words your
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 63 - Be not apt to relate news if you know not the truth thereof. In discoursing of things you have heard, name not your author always. A secret discover not.
Seite 31 - The sum is this. If man's convenience, health, Or safety interfere, his rights and claims Are paramount, and must extinguish theirs, Else they are all — the meanest things that are, As free to live, and to enjoy that life, As God was free to form them at the first, Who in his sovereign wisdom made them all.
Seite 62 - Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of others, and ask not how they came. What you may speak in secret to your friend, deliver not before others.
Seite 63 - In disputes be not so desirous to overcome as not to give liberty to each one to deliver his opinion, and submit to the judgment of the major part, especially if they are judges of the dispute.
Seite 63 - When another speaks, be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him, without being desired ; interrupt him not, nor answer him, till his speech be ended.
Seite 63 - Be not angry at table, whatever happens, and if you have reason to be so, show it not; put on a cheerful countenance, especially if there be strangers, for good humor makes one dish of meat a feast.
Seite 64 - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
Seite 60 - In writing or speaking, give to every person his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place.
Seite 58 - Tis better than money and rank, boys ; Still cleave to the right, Be lovers of light ; Be open, above board, and frank, boys.
Seite 35 - Conversation is a reflex of character. The pretentious, the illiterate, the impatient, the curious, will as inevitably betray their idiosyncrasies as the modest, the even-tempered and the generous. Strive as we may, we cannot always be acting. Let us therefore, cultivate a tone of mind and a habit of life the betrayal of which need not put us to shame in the company of the pure and wise...