 A MAN'S first care should be to avoid the reproaches of his own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater satisfaction to...  The Spectator - Page 149edited by - 1853Full view - About this book
 | 1794 - 450 pages
...own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise...the applauses of the public. A man is more sure of hisconduct, when the verdict which he passes upon. his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed,... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - 1802 - 366 pages
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be intirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | British essayists - 1802 - 342 pages
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be intirely neglected; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | 1803 - 472 pages
...to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be intirely neglected ; but otherwise there cannot be a greater...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | 1804 - 676 pages
...own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise...which it gives itself seconded by the applauses of the publie. A man is more sure of his conduct, when the vertlict which he 5 passes \ passes upon his own... | |
 | Alexander Chalmers - 1808 - 366 pages
...his own heart; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected; but otherwise there...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1811 - 508 pages
...own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world : if the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | Joseph Addison, Richard Hurd - 1811 - 504 pages
...own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world : if the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | British essayists - 1819 - 340 pages
...own heart ; his next, to escape the censures of the world. If the last interferes with the former, it ought to be entirely neglected ; but otherwise...his own behaviour is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinion of all that know him. My worthy friend Sir Roger is one of those who is not only at peace... | |
 | William Driverger - 1820 - 648 pages
...his own heart ; his next to escape the censures of the world. If the test interferes with the former, it ought to* be entirely neglected. But, otherwise,...own behaviour, is thus warranted and confirmed by the opinions of all about him. When men are not fired by emulation, they are like asses which move... | |
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