 ... former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater satisfaction to an honest mind, than to see those approbations which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of his conduct, when...  The Spectator: ... - Page 1441718Full view - About this book
 | Joseph Addison - 1863 - 202 pages
...by the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed...that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who are not only at peace within themselves, but beloved and esteemed by all about them. He receives... | |
 | Wise sayings - Maxims - 1864 - 394 pages
...by the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of his conduct when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. The Spectator No. 122.— JOSEPH ADDISON. CATECHISING. O for the ancient and primitive ordinance of... | |
 | Walter Scott Dalgleish - 1865 - 80 pages
...his mind for death. — Lamb. 11. A man is more sure of his conduct when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour, is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. — Spectator. 12. When they smiled because he deemed it near, His heart more truly knew that sound... | |
 | Walter Scott Dalgleish - 1866 - 82 pages
...his mind for death.—Lamb. 11. A man is more sure of his conduct when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour, is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him.—Spectator. 12. When they smiled because he deemed it near, His heart more truly knew that sound... | |
 | James Lee (M.A.) - 1867 - 492 pages
...by the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that ' Every one of us shall give account of himself to God.' If one could never so effectually recommend... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1870 - 610 pages
...public : a man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behariour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of...that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace within himself, but beloved and esteemed by all about him. He receives... | |
 | Edward Law Hussey - Quotations - 1873 - 172 pages
...the public. A man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behavior is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. — ADDISON, Spectator. He will be the best man who looks to the judgement of the wise and good, and... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1875 - 584 pages
...by the applauses of the public: a man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed...that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace within himself, but beloved and esteemed by all about him. 10 He receives... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1875 - 584 pages
...by the applauses of the public : a man is more sure of his conduct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed...that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace within himself, but beloved and esteemed by all about him. 10 He receives... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1875 - 566 pages
...the applauses of the public : a man is more sure of his con duct, when the verdict which he passes upon his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that kn him. , „. _ My worthy frienff "'..T1" is one of those who is peace within himself, but beloved... | |
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