 He was some years a captain, and behaved himself with great gallantry in several engagements and at several sieges; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise suitably...  Selections from the Spectator - Pagina 8door Joseph Addison - 1892 - 220 pagina’sVolledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1853 - 756 pagina’s
...engagements and at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise...him often lament, that in a profession where merit it placed in so conspicuous a view, impudence ihonld get the better of modesty. When he had talked... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1854 - 568 pagina’s
...great courage and understanding, but invincible modesty. He is one of those that deserve very well, but are very awkward at putting their talents within...should get the better of modesty. When he has talked to this purpose, I never heard him make a sour expression, but frankly confess that he left the world... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1854 - 618 pagina’s
...ments and at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise...should get the better of modesty. When he has talked to this purpose, I never heard him make a sour expression, but frankly confess that he left the world,... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1854 - 624 pagina’s
...meuts and at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise...should get the better of modesty. When he has talked to this purpose, I never heard him make a sour expression, but frankly confess that he left the world,... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1854 - 626 pagina’s
...at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he haa quitted a way of life in which no man can rise suitably...impudence should get the better of modesty. When he haa talked to this purpose, I never heard him make a sour expression, but frankly confess that he left... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1854 - 620 pagina’s
...but having a small estate of his o\ and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life which no man can rise suitably to his merit, who is not somethi of a courtier as well as a soldier. I have heard him often lame that in a profession where... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1856 - 524 pagina’s
...great courage and understanding, but invincible modesty. He is one of those that deserve very well, but are very awkward at putting their talents within...should get the better of modesty. When he has talked to this purpose, I never heard him make a sour expression, but frankly confess that he left the world... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1856 - 628 pagina’s
...monts and at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise...often lament, that in a profession where merit is plaeed in so conspicuous a view, impudence should get the better of modesty. When he has talked to... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1856 - 622 pagina’s
...being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise suitably to hia merit, who is not something of a courtier as well as a soldier. I have heard him often lament,that in a profession where merit is placed in so conspicuous a view, impudence should get the... | |
 | Spectator The - 1857 - 780 pagina’s
...engagements and at several sieges; but having a small estate of his own, and being next heir to Sir Roger, he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise...merit, who is not something of a courtier as well as л soldier. I have heard him often lament, that in a profession where merit U placed in so conspicuous... | |
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