Success in life, a book for young menNelson, 1851 - 332 էջ |
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... tion . Accordingly , after renting a small warehouse on one of the principal wharves , he proceeded to freight a vessel with all the prudence that an intimate knowledge of the markets afforded him . But , alas ! misfortune sometimes ...
... tion . Accordingly , after renting a small warehouse on one of the principal wharves , he proceeded to freight a vessel with all the prudence that an intimate knowledge of the markets afforded him . But , alas ! misfortune sometimes ...
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... tion of the various foreign products at the port to which he proposed making a shipment , he was satisfied that a cargo of flour , if run in immediately , would pay a handsome profit . He at once hired a vessel , the captain of which he ...
... tion of the various foreign products at the port to which he proposed making a shipment , he was satisfied that a cargo of flour , if run in immediately , would pay a handsome profit . He at once hired a vessel , the captain of which he ...
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... tion , it is wonderful how few things will really prove im- possible to the man of resolute decision and unwearied diligence . We shall endeavour to sketch the career of one , who , more perhaps than any man of our day , exemplified the ...
... tion , it is wonderful how few things will really prove im- possible to the man of resolute decision and unwearied diligence . We shall endeavour to sketch the career of one , who , more perhaps than any man of our day , exemplified the ...
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... tion of any individual portrayed before you , -whatever his birth or patrimony , his education or talents , the theatre of his exertions , or the compass of his fame , the business he transacts , the things he achieves , the society he ...
... tion of any individual portrayed before you , -whatever his birth or patrimony , his education or talents , the theatre of his exertions , or the compass of his fame , the business he transacts , the things he achieves , the society he ...
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... tion , but a liking for all the decencies of an established ob- servation ; but who , with the homage they pay to Sabbaths and to sacraments , nauseate the Christian principle in the supreme and regenerating vitality of its influences ...
... tion , but a liking for all the decencies of an established ob- servation ; but who , with the homage they pay to Sabbaths and to sacraments , nauseate the Christian principle in the supreme and regenerating vitality of its influences ...
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Էջ 178 - He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
Էջ 311 - Good, which perhaps gave me a turn of thinking that had an influence on some of the principal future events of my life.
Էջ 77 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much : and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Էջ 310 - At his table he liked to have as often as he could some sensible friend or neighbor to converse with, and always took care to start some ingenious or useful topic for discourse, which might tend to improve the minds of his children. By this means he turned our attention to what was good, just, and prudent in the conduct of life...
Էջ 314 - I crossed these columns with thirteen red lines, marking the beginning of each line with the first letter of one of the virtues; on which line, and in its proper column, I might mark by a little black spot, every fault I found upon examination to have been committed respecting that virtue, upon that day I determined to give a week's strict attention to each of the virtues successively.
Էջ 328 - the Deep Voice cried, " So long enjoyed, so oft misused — Alternate, in thy fickle pride, Desired, neglected, and accused? " Before my breath, like blazing flax, Man and his marvels pass away ; And changing empires wane and wax, Are founded, flourish, and decay. " Redeem mine hours — the space is brief — While in my glass the sand-grains shiver, And measureless thy joy or grief, When TIME and thou...
Էջ 307 - Made vocal for the amusement of the rest ; The sprightly lyre, whose treasure of sweet sounds The touch from many a trembling chord shakes out ; And the clear voice, symphonious, yet distinct, And in the charming strife triumphant still, Beguile the night, and set a keener edge On female industry : the threaded steel Flies swiftly, and unfelt the task proceeds.
Էջ 315 - I was surprised to find myself so much fuller of faults than I had imagined; but I had the satisfaction of seeing them diminish. To avoid the trouble of renewing now and then my little book, which, by scraping out the marks on the paper of old faults to make room for new ones in a new course, became full of holes...
Էջ 12 - He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Էջ 315 - Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings ; he shall not stand before mean men...