 A MAN'S first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater satisfaction to an...  The Spectator ... - Pagina 1931803Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1786 - 694 pagina’s
...by the applaufes of the public: a man is more lure of his conduft, when the verdifl which he pafles upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed...that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of thofe who is not only at peace within himfelf, but beloved and efteemed by all about him. He receives... | |
 | 1794 - 450 pagina’s
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of hisconduct, when the verdict which he passes upon. his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed,... | |
 | 1804 - 676 pagina’s
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the publie. A man is more sure of his conduct, when the vertlict which he 5 passes \ passes upon his own... | |
 | William Driverger - 1820 - 648 pagina’s
...escape the censures of the world. If the test interferes with the former, it ought to* be entirely neglected. But, otherwise, there cannot be a greater...behaviour, is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinions of all about him. When men are not fired by emulation, they are like asses which move sluggishly... | |
 | 1822 - 788 pagina’s
...tq escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely gi>cs itself, seconded by the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of his conduct, when the... | |
 | James Ferguson - 1823 - 438 pagina’s
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected : but otherwise there cannot be a greater...conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviouris thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir... | |
 | British essayists - 1823 - 884 pagina’s
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...itself seconded by the applauses of the public. A man in more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted... | |
 | 1824 - 278 pagina’s
...the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there can not be a greater satisfaction to an honest mind than to...applauses of the public. A man is more sure of his coilduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by... | |
 | Laconics - 1829 - 390 pagina’s
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. — Addism. MCCCXXXIX. He who, being master of the fittest moment to crush his enemy, magnanimously... | |
 | John Timbs - 1829 - 354 pagina’s
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. — Jlddison. MCCCXXXIX. He who, being master of the fittest moment to crush his enemy, magnanimously... | |
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