 | 1850 - 428 sider
...hardly concede to a friend ; a triumph that proclaims his own defeat. THERE arc two modes of establish our reputation ; to be praised by honest men, and...also the only service he will perform for nothing. In this cii v. on the 17lh init. In- the Rev. Mr. Charcb, Mr. Win. B. Spaulding, to Miu Emeline Van... | |
 | 1834 - 438 sider
...tournaments during all the reign of Edward, whose spirit of gallantry encouraged this practice. — Ibid. There are two modes of establishing' our reputation ; to be praised by honest men, and to be abased by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will be invariably accompanied... | |
 | 1878 - 300 sider
...wonderfully little hope, but not altogether without it. — Walter Scott. PACTS, HINTS, GEMS, AND POETRY. There are two modes of establishing our reputation...best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanied by the latter. — Colton. Every man stamps his value on himself. The price... | |
 | Charles Simmons - 1852 - 578 sider
...beasts, the bite of a slanderer; and of tame beasts, that of the flatterer ? " Colton. His calumny is not only the greatest benefit a rogue can confer upon us, but the only service he will perform for nothing. Sh. Good name, in man and woman, Is the immediate jewel... | |
 | James Robert Boyd - 1860 - 418 sider
...construction in the following sentences according to the methods just stated: He aimed to be wise. — There are two modes of establishing our reputation...praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. — When the procession reached me I was highly gratified. — The ship advances towards port. —... | |
 | James M. Sanderson - 1865 - 226 sider
...assistance when required, is foolish or cowardly. Of course, I made myself unpopular. Colton tells us, " There are two modes of establishing our reputation...praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues." I have, at least, achieved the latter. Subsequently selected, against my will, to fill another pbsi92... | |
 | 1868 - 500 sider
...then became the patron of Masons, who immediately introduced the Gothic style of architec ture. THEBE are two modes of establishing our reputation ; to...honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, liowever, to secure the former, because it will he invariably accompanied by the latter. His calumniation,... | |
 | James Robert Boyd - 1874 - 420 sider
...construction in the following sentences according to the methods just stated: He aimed to be wise.—There are two modes of establishing our reputation; to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues.—When the procession reached me I was highly gratified.—The ship advances towards port.—The... | |
 | Maxims - 1876 - 338 sider
...dealer to one of sterling integrity, " because it would enable me to make double that amount of money." There are two modes of establishing our reputation...His calumniation is not only the greatest benefit which a rogue can confer upon us, but it is also the only service that he will perform for nothing.... | |
 | 1894 - 834 sider
...whence the imprisoned splendor may escape, than in effecting entry for a light supposed to be without. There are two modes of establishing our reputation:...best, however, to secure the former, because it will invaribly be accompanied by the latter. it without permission. 2. To give the patroon the first opportunity... | |
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There are two modes of establishing our reputation : to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues.— It is best, however, to secure the former, because it will invariably be accompanie d by the latter. 
