The Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith: A Selection of the Most Memorable Passages in His Writings ConversationsLongmans, Green, 1865 - 355 oldal |
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... person , or a good- tempered person , is one in whom the intentions and actions of others do not easily excite bad passions , -who does not mistake the motives by which the rest of the world are actuated towards him . A good - natured ...
... person , or a good- tempered person , is one in whom the intentions and actions of others do not easily excite bad passions , -who does not mistake the motives by which the rest of the world are actuated towards him . A good - natured ...
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... PERSON . A NICE person is neither too tall nor too short , looks clean and cheerful , has no prominent feature , makes no difficulties , is never misplaced , sits bodkin , is never foolishly affronted , and is void of affectations . A ...
... PERSON . A NICE person is neither too tall nor too short , looks clean and cheerful , has no prominent feature , makes no difficulties , is never misplaced , sits bodkin , is never foolishly affronted , and is void of affectations . A ...
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... person is the first thought of ; when the child is christened , when the daughter is married , -all the joys of life are communi- cated to nice people ; the hand of the dying man is always held out to a nice person . A nice person never ...
... person is the first thought of ; when the child is christened , when the daughter is married , -all the joys of life are communi- cated to nice people ; the hand of the dying man is always held out to a nice person . A nice person never ...
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