Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think, Volume 1Sherman, 1824 |
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... pride ; like some rivers which are sweet at their source , but bit- ter at their mouth . The fact is , that charity is contented with exhortation and example , but pride is not to be so easily satisfied . An en- thusiast , therefore ...
... pride ; like some rivers which are sweet at their source , but bit- ter at their mouth . The fact is , that charity is contented with exhortation and example , but pride is not to be so easily satisfied . An en- thusiast , therefore ...
Page 67
... pride , and are affa- ble without humility ; they sin without enjoy- ment , and pray without devotion ; they are cha- ritable , not to benefit the poor , but to court the rich ; profligate without passion , they are de- bauchees to ...
... pride , and are affa- ble without humility ; they sin without enjoy- ment , and pray without devotion ; they are cha- ritable , not to benefit the poor , but to court the rich ; profligate without passion , they are de- bauchees to ...
Page 72
... pride as of- ten as by affection . XCV . There are three modes of bearing the ills of life ; by indifference , which is the most com- mon ; by philosophy , which is the most ostenta- tious ; and by religion , which is the most effec ...
... pride as of- ten as by affection . XCV . There are three modes of bearing the ills of life ; by indifference , which is the most com- mon ; by philosophy , which is the most ostenta- tious ; and by religion , which is the most effec ...
Page 83
... Pride , like the magnet , constantly points to one object , self ; but , unlike the magnet , it has no attractive pole , but at all points repels . CXII . Men are born with two eyes but with one tongue , in order that they should see ...
... Pride , like the magnet , constantly points to one object , self ; but , unlike the magnet , it has no attractive pole , but at all points repels . CXII . Men are born with two eyes but with one tongue , in order that they should see ...
Page 87
... pride will cheapen nothing . CXVII . He that can charm a whole company by sing- ing , and at the age of thirty has no cause to re- gret so dangerous a gift , is a very extraordinary , and , I may add , a very fortunate man . CXVIII ...
... pride will cheapen nothing . CXVII . He that can charm a whole company by sing- ing , and at the age of thirty has no cause to re- gret so dangerous a gift , is a very extraordinary , and , I may add , a very fortunate man . CXVIII ...
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