 | James Burgh - 1767 - 388 páginas
...opinion of no man upon earth, nor even of yourfelf. In mixed company, be readier to hear than to fpeak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way. For then you will both oblige them, and be moft likely to improve by their converfation. Humanity will direct to be particularly cautious, of... | |
 | James Burgh - 1794 - 572 páginas
...opinion of no man upon earth, nor even of yourfelf. In mixed company, be readier to hear than to fpeak, and put people upon talking of what is in their own way. For then you will both oblige them, and be moft likely to improve by their converfation. Humanity will direct to be particularly cautious of .)... | |
 | Abner Alden - 1814 - 222 páginas
...of our friends. Never argue with any bat men of sense and temper. In mixed companies, be more ready to hear than to speak, and put people upon talking...and be most likely to improve by their conversation. Men repent ten times for speaking, for once that they repent keeping silence. II. No revenge is more... | |
 | James Burgh - 1816 - 286 páginas
...cunning, or stupidity : give your opinion modestly, but freely ; hear that of others with candour; and ever endeavour to find out, and to communicate...slighted when no such thing is intended. Their minds, bemg already sore, feel the least rub very severely ; and who would be so cruel as to add affliction... | |
 | Mrs. L. G. Abell - 1851 - 344 páginas
...familiarity, it will not become you to treat him in the same manner. In mixed company put people to talking of what is in their own way, for then you...and be most likely to improve by their conversation. An amiable temper will lead one to be open and communicative, and to do what they can to make others... | |
 | Maxims - 1852 - 242 páginas
...pride, cunning, or stupidity. Give your opinion modestly, but freely; hear that of others with candour ; and ever endeavour to find out, and to communicate...will both oblige them, and be most likely to improve bv their conversation. Humanity will direct to be particularly cautious, of treating with the least... | |
 | Mrs. L. G. Abell - 1855 - 352 páginas
...familiarity, it will not become you to treat him in the same manner. In mixed company put people to talking of what is in their own way, for then you...and be most likely to improve by their conversation. An amiable temper will lead one to be open and communicative, and to do what they can to make others... | |
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If you have seen a man misbehave once, do not from thence conclude him a fool ; if you find he has been in a mistake in one particular, do not at once conclude him void of understanding : by that way of judging, you can entertain a favourable opinion... 