 | English literature - 1746 - 532 pages
...When I confider the Character of thofe who require aTiufband of my chufing, I know it is unneceffary to mention "Wealth ; but when I reflect upon the prevailing Manners of the Age, and even the Laws of Rame, which rank a Mart according to his Pofieffions, it certainly claims fome Notice : And indeed,... | |
 | Pliny (the Younger.), William Melmoth - Latin letters - 1757 - 390 pages
...of my choofing, I know it Is unneceflary to mention wealth; but when I reflect upon the.prevailing manners of the age, and even the laws of Rome, which rank a man according to his poffeflions, it certainly claims fome notice : and indeed in eftablifhments of this nature, where children... | |
 | Elegant epistles - 1812 - 316 pages
...consider as the proper tribute to virgin innocence. I am doubtful whether I should add, that his lather is very rich. When I contemplate the character of...but when I reflect upon the prevailing manners of tin age, and even the laws of Rome, which rank a man according to his possessions, it certainly claims... | |
 | 1867 - 616 pages
...should add that his father is very rich. When I contemplate the character of those who require a Lusband of my choosing, I know it is unnecessary to mention...regard ; and, indeed, in establishments of this nature, .when children and many other circumstances, are to be duly weighed, it is an article that well deserves... | |
 | Maurice Pellisson - Rome - 1897 - 328 pages
...choosing, I know it is unnecessary to mention wealth ; but when I reflect upon the prevailing Wealtnmanners of the age, and even the laws of Rome, which rank...article that well deserves to be taken into the account. Good moral character, noble family, a career brilliantly commenced, attractive personality, large fortune... | |
 | Richard Garnett, Léon Vallée, Alois Brandl - Anthologies - 1899 - 436 pages
...think, by no means to be slighted, and which I consider as the proper tribute to virgin innocence. I am doubtful whether I should add that his father is very...is an article that well deserves to be taken into account. You will be inclined, perhaps, to suspect that affection has had too great a share in the... | |
 | Pliny (the Younger.) - 1905 - 502 pages
...slighted, and which I consider as the proper tribute to virgin innocence. I think I may add that hie father is very rich. When I contemplate the character...prevailing manners of the age, and even the laws of Home, which rank a man according to his possessions, it certainly claims some regard ; and, indeed,... | |
 | Charles William Eliot - Literature - 1909 - 470 pages
...means to be slighted, and which I consider as the proper tribute to virgin innocence. I think I may add that his father is very rich. When I contemplate...establishments of this nature, where children and many 1 Padua. other circumstances are to be duly weighed, it is an article that well deserves to be taken... | |
 | Marcus Tullius Cicero - Friendship - 1909 - 532 pages
...means to be slighted, and which I consider as the proper tribute to virgin innocence. I think I may add that his father is very rich. When I contemplate...establishments of this nature, where children and many 1 Padua. other circumstances are to be duly weighed, it is an article that well deserves to be taken... | |
 | Pliny (the Younger.) - Authors, Latin - 1915 - 562 pages
...father is very rich. When I consider the character of those who require a husband of my choosing, I feel it is unnecessary to mention wealth ; but when I reflect...according to his possessions, it certainly claims some notice : and indeed in choosing a match, where a perhaps numerous progeny are to be considered, it... | |
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He has a genteel and florid countenance, with a certain noble mien that speaks the man of distinction ; advantages, I think, by no means to be slighted, and which I consider as the proper tribute to virgin innocence. I am doubtful whether I should add... 
