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Page 60
... but in the acquisition of good : and this we should seek for , not in inactivity , enjoyment , or freedom from trouble , but by employment of some kind , or by reflection . 484. Beati immaculati in via . ( L. ) Vulg 60 AVITO . B. ...
... but in the acquisition of good : and this we should seek for , not in inactivity , enjoyment , or freedom from trouble , but by employment of some kind , or by reflection . 484. Beati immaculati in via . ( L. ) Vulg 60 AVITO . B. ...
Page 63
... kind action con- ferring and receiving pleasure by the mere act of giving , and done from a prompt and spontaneous inclination of the giver ; so that the gift or benefit itself is not of so much importance as the spirit in which it is ...
... kind action con- ferring and receiving pleasure by the mere act of giving , and done from a prompt and spontaneous inclination of the giver ; so that the gift or benefit itself is not of so much importance as the spirit in which it is ...
Page 64
... kind- ness with gratitude , is to take the first step towards returning it . ( 21. ) Qui libenter accepit , reddidit . Sen. Ben . 2 , 30 . -To accept a favour cheerfully , is to requite it . ( 22. ) Qui gratus futurus est statim dum ...
... kind- ness with gratitude , is to take the first step towards returning it . ( 21. ) Qui libenter accepit , reddidit . Sen. Ben . 2 , 30 . -To accept a favour cheerfully , is to requite it . ( 22. ) Qui gratus futurus est statim dum ...
Page 72
... kind . Proverb implying that bad habits stick closely . ( Cf. The Greek saying , xaλeñòv Xopių κúva yeûσal . Theocr . 10 , 11.- It is dangerous for a dog to taste leather . ) 580. Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator . ( L. ) Juv . 11 ...
... kind . Proverb implying that bad habits stick closely . ( Cf. The Greek saying , xaλeñòv Xopių κúva yeûσal . Theocr . 10 , 11.- It is dangerous for a dog to taste leather . ) 580. Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator . ( L. ) Juv . 11 ...
Page 100
... kind , have been perverted to become perfect plague - spots of corruption , instead of centres of life and health . The extent of the deterioration is proportionate to the excellence of pur- pose for which the institution was ...
... kind , have been perverted to become perfect plague - spots of corruption , instead of centres of life and health . The extent of the deterioration is proportionate to the excellence of pur- pose for which the institution was ...
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