Good Behavior ...Cheney & Clapp, 1881 - 66 Seiten |
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... first prescribe laws for himself before he undertakes to impose them upon others . We read that Lycurgus the lawgiver forbade his subjects to have any written laws , because he thought it more conducive to the virtue and happiness of a ...
... first prescribe laws for himself before he undertakes to impose them upon others . We read that Lycurgus the lawgiver forbade his subjects to have any written laws , because he thought it more conducive to the virtue and happiness of a ...
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... first , it may be laid down as a maxim , that the only basis of good manners is a pure morality . It is true that the manners of a bad man may be polished and easy , but they can never be truly refined . One should live with men as if ...
... first , it may be laid down as a maxim , that the only basis of good manners is a pure morality . It is true that the manners of a bad man may be polished and easy , but they can never be truly refined . One should live with men as if ...
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... first into a carriage , or through a doorway , it is more polite to bow and obey than to decline . Compliance with , and deference to , the wishes of others , if not carried to the extent of impairing moral integrity , is the finest ...
... first into a carriage , or through a doorway , it is more polite to bow and obey than to decline . Compliance with , and deference to , the wishes of others , if not carried to the extent of impairing moral integrity , is the finest ...
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... first seem irksome , the fulfil- ment of it is sure to bring its own reward . 45. Cleanliness , plenty of fresh air , neatness , and quiet , are indispensable in a well ordered home . A fre- quent inspection from the cellar to the ...
... first seem irksome , the fulfil- ment of it is sure to bring its own reward . 45. Cleanliness , plenty of fresh air , neatness , and quiet , are indispensable in a well ordered home . A fre- quent inspection from the cellar to the ...
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... first evidence of foul odors , the source of which cannot be immediately purged , are as essential to health as they are to comfort and decency . It is believed that not a few cases of typhoid fever , diphtheria and rheumatism , may be ...
... first evidence of foul odors , the source of which cannot be immediately purged , are as essential to health as they are to comfort and decency . It is believed that not a few cases of typhoid fever , diphtheria and rheumatism , may be ...
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...