 There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion; it is this indeed which gives a value to all the rest, which sets them at work in their proper times and places, and turns them to the advantage of the...  A Theological Dictionary - Seite 234von Charles Buck - 1810Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | John Purdue Bidlake - 1863 - 224 Seiten
...done so much for modern literature, possesses in an eminent degree the talent of narration. There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion. Mr. Locke having been introduced by Lord Shaftesbury to the Duke of Buckingham and Lord Halifax, these... | |
 | 1864 - 422 Seiten
...intelligence. — Baxter. DISCRETION. — Of all the qualities of the mind, none is more useful than discretion. It is this, indeed, which gives a value...advantage of the person who is possessed of them. Cunning is the mimic of discretion, and sometimes passes on weak men in the same manner as vivacity... | |
 | James Roscoe Mongan - 1864 - 300 Seiten
...loan of the book. They framed a protest where they repeated their claims. EXERCISE CIII. There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion. A large stone that I happened to find, after a long search, by the sea-shore, served me for an anchor.... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1864 - 472 Seiten
...Providence, to guide and direct us in the ordinary concerns of iife. There are many more shining qualities n the mind of man, but there is, none so useful as discretion; it is this indeed which 2jives a value to all the rest, which sets hem at work in their proper times and places, and turns... | |
 | William Lennie - 1864 - 186 Seiten
...With him I left the cup, to teach his mind. That Heaven can bless if mortals will be kind. There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as ,discretion. Mr. Loeke having been introduced by Lord -Shaftesbury to the Duke of Buckingham and Lord Halifax, these... | |
 | Book, H. A. - 1865 - 184 Seiten
...last begets covetousness ; the last without the first begets prodigality. DISCRETION. PENN. There are more shining qualities in the mind of man, but there...work in their proper times and places, and turns them tothe advantage of the person who is possessed of them. Without it, learning is pedantry, and wit impertinence... | |
 | Readings - 1866 - 196 Seiten
...Randolph ; it is, " Pay as you go." DISCRETION. THERE are many shining qualities in the mind of man ; but none so useful as discretion. It is this, indeed, which gives a value to all the rest, and sets them at work in their proper places, and turns them to the advantage of the possessor. Without... | |
 | Charles Walton Sanders - 1862 - 610 Seiten
...us in the ordinary concerns of life. There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, bul there is none so useful as discretion; it is this,...person who is possessed of them. Without it. learning ih pedantry, and wit impertinence; virtue itself looks like weakness : the best parts only qualify... | |
 | Charles Hole - 1871 - 288 Seiten
...like an under-agent of Providence, to guide and direct us in the ordinary concerns of life. There are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, but...advantage of the person who is possessed of them. Nor does discretion only make a man the master of his own parts, but of other men's. The discreet man... | |
 | Ontario. Council of Public Instruction - 1871 - 506 Seiten
...THERE are many more shining qualities in the mind of man, "to there is none so useful as disro'ction; it is this, indeed, which gives a value to all the...advantage of the person who is possessed of them. Though a man has all other perfections, and wants this one, he will be of no great consequence in the... | |
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