This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...did before; And withall, shall make that Party, more circumspect, not to give further Cause of Suspicion. But this would not An be done to Men of base Natures: For they, if Italian they finde themselves once suspected, will never 'roverb Tne jtaSt saies: Sospetto licentia fede: As if Suspicion did give a Pasport to ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...did before; And withall, shall make that Party, more circumspect, not to give further Cause of Suspicion. But this would not An be done to Men of base Natures: For they, if Italian they finde themselves once suspected, will never 'roverb Tne jtaSt saies: Sospetto licentia fede: As if Suspicion did give a Pasport to Faith: But it ought rather to kindle it, to discharge it selfe. XXXII COME in their Discourse, desire rather Commendation of Wit, in being able to hold all Arguments, then of Judgment, in discerning what is True: As if it were a Praise, to know what might be Said, and not what should be Thought. Some have certaine Common Places, and Theames, wherein they are good, and want Variety: Which kinde of Poverty is for the most part Tedious, and when it is once perceived Ridiculous. The Honourablest Part of Talke, is to give the Occasion; And againe to Moderate and passe to somewhat else; For then a Man leads the Daunce. It is good, in Discourse, and Speech of Conversation, to vary, and entermingle Speech, of the present Occasion with Arguments; Tales with Reasons; Asking of Questions, with telling of Opinions; and Jest with Earnest: For it is a dull Thing to Tire, and, as we say now, to Jade, any Thing too farre. As for Jest, there be certaine Things, which ought to be priviledged from it; Namely Re-Direcligion, Matters of State, Great Persons, Any tions for Mans present Businesse of Importance, And any Case that deserveth Pitty. Yet there be iscurs some, that thinke their Wits have been asleepe; Except they dart out somewhat, that is Piquant, and to the Quicke: That is a Vaine, which would be brideled; Parce Puer stimulis, tsf fortius utere Loris. And generally, Men ought to finde the difference, between Saltnesse and Bitternesse. Certainly, he that ha...
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 17 to 19 cm tall (12mo); 1918 reprint. Previous owner's pencil inscription. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Blue covers; decorative blind stamping; gilt title on spine; stained plate; clean text. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN:
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VG+ WITHOUT D.J. FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1597 AND REVISED IN 1625 / WITH A 40 PAGE INTRODUCTION BY OLIPHANT SMEATON. CREAM CLOTH COVERED BOARDS WITH GILT DESIGN TO THE SPINE AND FRONT COVER AND TOP EDGE GILT. BOOK HAS MODEST SOIL TO THE BOARDS BUT IS OTHERWISE VERY NICE. AN EXCELLENT COPY.