 | Charles Caleb Colton - 1821 - 280 страници
...is a very grave kind of a personage, and, as you plainly see, does not understand a joke." CCLXXXVI. IT is always safe to learn, even from our enemies — seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends. \ CCLXXXVII. IF men have been termed pilgrims, and life a journey,... | |
 | Charles Caleb Colton - 1824 - 286 страници
...a very grave kiud of personage, and, as y1u plainly see, does not understand a joke !" CCLXXXVI. (t is always safe to learn, even from our enemies —seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends. CCLXXXVII. If men have heen termed pilgrims, and life a jourrey.... | |
 | Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton - 1832 - 232 страници
...or explain. That task, which so few do gracefully, that an accurate and shrewd thinker has said, " It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies — seldom safe to instruct even our friends,"* Aram performed with a meekness and simplicity that charmed the vanity, even while it corrected the... | |
 | Andrew Steinmetz - 1838 - 360 страници
...and the more intellectual our pleasure, the better for the pleasure and for us too.— Byron. 781. It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies ; seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends.—Cotton. 782. It is easier to pretend to be what you are not,... | |
 | 1878 - 300 страници
...few explanations; the character that cannot defend itself is not worth vindicating. — FW Robertson. It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies ; seldom safe to venture to instruct even our friends. — Colton. Give a man such a heart as the Son of God describes... | |
 | 1855 - 662 страници
...to consumption, who were restored to health by the exercise of their lungs in singing. — Dr. BusA. It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies — seldom safe to venture to instruct even our friends. The injuries we do to others.'and those we suffer, are very seldom... | |
 | Wesleyan Reform Union of Churches - 1863 - 506 страници
...yet its sorrows are real and lasting. TEDST not to the-world, for it never payeth what it promises. IT is always safe to learn, even from our enemies— seldom safe to venture to Instruct even our friends. POVERTY is, except where there is an actual want of food and... | |
 | Eliza Cook - 1865 - 216 страници
...enough to defy the mouse. A MAN of business must put up with many affronts if he loves his own quiet. IT is always safe to learn, even from our enemies — seldom safe to venture to instruct even our friends. LET your inclination be to those who advised you, rather than... | |
 | Alfred Henderson - 1869 - 526 страници
...Familiarity breeds contempt." Fas est et ab hoste doceri. OVID. It is good to be taught even by an enemy. " It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to venture to instruct, even our friends." COLTON. " An enemy may chance to give good counsel." Fastldientis... | |
 | 1878 - 590 страници
...art, has everywhere a part. Frand lurks in loose generalities. Hard with hard never makes a good wall. It is always safe to learn even from our enemies; seldom safe to venture to instruct even our friends. When fortune caresses a man too much, she makes him a foel. Weleome... | |
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It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies; seldom safe to instruct even our friends... 
