Essays: First seriesH. Altemus, 1895 - 322 pages |
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Page 172
... conversation and action with such a man , and are uneasy with fear . The same idea exalts conversation with him . We talk better than we are wont . We have the nimblest fancy , a richer memory , and our dumb devil has taken leave for ...
... conversation and action with such a man , and are uneasy with fear . The same idea exalts conversation with him . We talk better than we are wont . We have the nimblest fancy , a richer memory , and our dumb devil has taken leave for ...
Page 184
... conversation , which is the practice and consummation of friendship . Do not mix waters too much . The best mix as ill as good and bad . You shall have very useful and cheering discourse at several times with two several men , but let ...
... conversation , which is the practice and consummation of friendship . Do not mix waters too much . The best mix as ill as good and bad . You shall have very useful and cheering discourse at several times with two several men , but let ...
Page 185
... conversation , as if it were a permanent property in some indi- viduals . Conversation is an evanescent relation , -no more . A man is reputed to have thought and eloquence ; he cannot , for all that , say a word to his cousin or his ...
... conversation , as if it were a permanent property in some indi- viduals . Conversation is an evanescent relation , -no more . A man is reputed to have thought and eloquence ; he cannot , for all that , say a word to his cousin or his ...
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