The Use of LifeMacmillan, 1894 - Всего страниц: 279 |
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... Plutarch tells us that the inhabitants of Asia Minor came to be vassals only for not having been able to pronounce one syllable , which is " No. " And if in the Conduct of Life it is essential to say " No , " it is scarcely less ...
... Plutarch tells us that the inhabitants of Asia Minor came to be vassals only for not having been able to pronounce one syllable , which is " No. " And if in the Conduct of Life it is essential to say " No , " it is scarcely less ...
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... Plutarch tells a story of Demaratus , that being asked in a certain assembly whether he held his tongue because he was a fool , or for want of words , he replied , " A fool cannot hold his tongue . " " Seest thou , " said Solomon ...
... Plutarch tells a story of Demaratus , that being asked in a certain assembly whether he held his tongue because he was a fool , or for want of words , he replied , " A fool cannot hold his tongue . " " Seest thou , " said Solomon ...
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... Plutarch , " gives asylum and security from their creditors to debtors , when they take refuge in it ; but the asylum and sanctuary of frugality is everywhere open to the sober- minded , affording them joyful and honour- able and ample ...
... Plutarch , " gives asylum and security from their creditors to debtors , when they take refuge in it ; but the asylum and sanctuary of frugality is everywhere open to the sober- minded , affording them joyful and honour- able and ample ...
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... " Philosophers have always been too ready to suppose that questions of fact can be settled by verbal considerations . Plutarch 1 Emerson . has an amusing discussion on the question , Which came 106 CHAP . THE USE OF LIFE.
... " Philosophers have always been too ready to suppose that questions of fact can be settled by verbal considerations . Plutarch 1 Emerson . has an amusing discussion on the question , Which came 106 CHAP . THE USE OF LIFE.
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Стр. 302 - Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
Стр. 309 - This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
Стр. 304 - Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house ; and it fell not ; for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon...
Стр. 274 - Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living. The depth saith, It is not in me; and the sea saith, It is not with me.
Стр. 36 - A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger.
Стр. 298 - Keep innocency, and take heed unto the thing that is right : for that shall bring a man peace at the last.
Стр. 259 - Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman ; Though they may gang a kennin wrang, To step aside is human : One point must still be greatly dark, The moving why they do it ; And just as lamely can ye mark How far, perhaps, they rue it.
Стр. 86 - I will ask him for my place again ; he shall tell me I am a drunkard ! Had I as many mouths as Hydra, such an answer would stop them all. To be now a sensible man, by and by a fool, and presently a beast! O strange! Every inordinate cup is unblessed and the ingredient is a devil.
Стр. 227 - Six hours in sleep, in law's grave study six. Four spend in prayer— the rest on nature fix. Rather. Six hours to law, to soothing slumber seven, Ten to the world allot, and 'all to heaven.
Стр. 278 - Sow an act, and you reap a Habit ; Sow a habit, and you reap a Character; Sow a character, and you reap a Destiny.