Essays, First SeriesH. Altemus, 1939 - 332 pages |
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Page 10
... wise man by stoic or oriental or modern essayist , describes to each man his own idea , de- scribes his unattained but attainable self . All literature writes the character of the wise man . All books , monuments , pictures ...
... wise man by stoic or oriental or modern essayist , describes to each man his own idea , de- scribes his unattained but attainable self . All literature writes the character of the wise man . All books , monuments , pictures ...
Page 102
... wise man will extend this lesson to all parts of life , and know that it is always the part of pru- dence to face every claimant , and pay every just demand on your time , your talents , or your heart . Always pay ; for , first or last ...
... wise man will extend this lesson to all parts of life , and know that it is always the part of pru- dence to face every claimant , and pay every just demand on your time , your talents , or your heart . Always pay ; for , first or last ...
Page 123
... wise , he is altogether ignorant . He hears and feels what you say of the seraphim , and of the tin- pedlar . There is no permanent wise man , except in the figment of the stoics . We side with the hero , as we read or paint , against ...
... wise , he is altogether ignorant . He hears and feels what you say of the seraphim , and of the tin- pedlar . There is no permanent wise man , except in the figment of the stoics . We side with the hero , as we read or paint , against ...
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