Hence it is that it is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain. This description is both refined and, as far as it goes, accurate. He is mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles which hinder the free and unembarrassed... Scribner's Magazine - Seite 383herausgegeben von - 1915Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| John Henry Newman - 1859 - 382 Seiten
...certainly it seems likely to effect what Religion has aimed at abolishing in vain. Hence it is that it is almost a definition of a gentleman, to say he...the free and unembarrassed action of those about him ; and he concurs with their movements rather than takes the initiative himself. His benefits may be... | |
| 1897 - 678 Seiten
...one-third of what Mr. Smith's teacher had read, and didn't like (bot. p. 173, ibid.). "Hence it is that It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain. He is mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles which hinder the free and unembarrassed action... | |
| John Henry Newman (card.) - 1873 - 564 Seiten
...certainly it seems likely to effect what Religion has aimed at abolishing in vain. Hence it is that it is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he...description is both refined and, as far as it goes, acc vn curate - -" e 1S mainly occupied in merely removing the r . . , . , . , obstacles which hinder... | |
| Saint John Henry Newman - 1874 - 484 Seiten
...certainly it seems likely to effect what Religion has aimed at abolishing in vain. (II.) HENCE it is that it is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he...the free and unembarrassed action of those about him ; and he concurs with their movements rather than takes the initiative himself. His benefits may be... | |
| 1875 - 780 Seiten
...upon a " dog of a Christian," would be a most unhallowed proceeding. The Gentleman. It is almost the definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain. The true gentleman carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a bolt in the minds of those with whom... | |
| John Henry Newman - 1875 - 480 Seiten
...certainly it seems likely to effect what Religion has aimed at abolishing in vain. (II.) HENCE it is that it is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he...as far as it goes, accurate. He is mainly occupied ln merely removing the obstaeles which hinder the free and unembarrassed action of those about him... | |
| Kate Sanborn - 1884 - 396 Seiten
...STRENGTH is promised according to your day, but not according to your morrow. CARDINAL NEWMAN says, " It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain." If the cardinal is correct, and can prove his statement, it is pretty rough on the dentists. We are... | |
| John Henry Newman - 1893 - 616 Seiten
...certainly it seems likely to effect what Religion has aimed at abolishing in vain. IO. Hence it is that it is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he...obstacles which hinder the free and unembarrassed action ol' those about him ; and he concurs with their movements rather than takes the initiative himself.... | |
| 1895 - 786 Seiten
...humbly before God." " It is almost a definition of a gentleman," says Cardinal Newman, " to say he ia one who never inflicts pain; this description is both, refined and, as far as it goes, accurate. The true gentleman has his eyes on all his company; lie is tender toward the bashful, gentle toward... | |
| Sir Henry Craik - 1896 - 800 Seiten
...well-known definition of a "gentleman" in the Idea of a University will supply a good illustration : — " It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain. . . . He has his eyes on all his company ; he is tender towards the bashful, gentle towards the distant,... | |
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