 ... such a manner, that if he became his enemy, it should not be in his power to hurt him. The first part of this rule, which regards our behaviour towards an enemy, is indeed very reasonable, as well as very prudential ; but the latter part of it, which...  Select British Classics - Page 2401803Full view - About this book
 | Ballads, English - 1893 - 796 pages
...The first part of this rule .... is indeed very reasonable . . . . ; but the latter part of it .... savours more of cunning than of discretion, and would...the freedoms of conversation with a bosom friend." — Spectator, No. 225. "In the first place, no other being can make a right judgment of us and esteem... | |
 | Grace Norton - 1908 - 258 pages
...indeed very reasonable as well as prudential; but the latter part of it which regards our behaviour towards a friend, savours more of cunning than of...the freedoms of conversation with a bosom friend. Ib. (Nov. 17, 1711). MONTAIGNE, Livre I, 28 (27). See citation under Bacon (Advancement of Learning,... | |
 | John Hamilton Moore - Conduct of life - 1806 - 402 pages
...well as prudential ; but the latter part of it, which regards our behaviour towards a friend, favours more of cunning than of discretion, and would cut...into an enemy, and (as the son of Sirach calls him) a betrayer of secrets, the world is just enough to accuse the perfidiousness of the friend rather than... | |
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