The Pursuits of Leisure & Other EssaysBooks for Libraries Press, 1968 - 162 Seiten |
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... example , a certain self - confidence from the knowledge that we have obtained , and so we divest ourselves of that air of apology which is so irritat- ing in some men's style of writing or of conversation . After all , apology is only ...
... example , a certain self - confidence from the knowledge that we have obtained , and so we divest ourselves of that air of apology which is so irritat- ing in some men's style of writing or of conversation . After all , apology is only ...
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... example of style and wisdom to those whom he professes to instruct in their trade . Take , for example , the fifteen Discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds to the students of the Royal Academy at its opening in 1768. ' Premature dexterity ...
... example of style and wisdom to those whom he professes to instruct in their trade . Take , for example , the fifteen Discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds to the students of the Royal Academy at its opening in 1768. ' Premature dexterity ...
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Sir Ian Zachary Malcolm, Sir Ian Malcolm. Here is one , for example : ' God bless our horrable lout , ' which was the ... examples of his careless gaiety and unrestrained humour when divested , even for an hour or two , of the burden of ...
Sir Ian Zachary Malcolm, Sir Ian Malcolm. Here is one , for example : ' God bless our horrable lout , ' which was the ... examples of his careless gaiety and unrestrained humour when divested , even for an hour or two , of the burden of ...
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Foreword page | 1 |
Books and Their Uses | 15 |
Memoirs and Biographies | 41 |
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