The Tatler

Fiction & Literature, Drama, Continental European, Nonfiction, Entertainment
Cover of the book The Tatler by Voltaire, Start Publishing LLC
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Voltaire ISBN: 9781627933278
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC Publication: August 2, 2013
Imprint: Start Publishing LLC Language: English
Author: Voltaire
ISBN: 9781627933278
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
Publication: August 2, 2013
Imprint: Start Publishing LLC
Language: English

Don't imagine, my dear, that, by what I'm going to say, I mean to exercise the authority of a mother, always ready as you know I am, to listen in my turn to your reasons when I think them good; my intention is not to lay my commands on you, but to give you my advice; it is my heart which speaks to you, and that experience I have had in the world makes me foresee evils which I would endeavor to prevent: you have been at court, I think, not above two months; believe me, 'tis a dangerous situation: the perfidious group of courtiers always look on a new-comer with an eye of malevolence, and soon find out all his imperfections: from the first moment, they condemn him, without pity or remorse; and, which is still worse, their judgment is irrevocable: be guarded against their malice: on the first step we take in life, the rest of it must in a great measure depend: if you once make yourself ridiculous, the world will think you always so: the impression will remain: it is in vain, as you advance in years, to change your conduct, and assume a more serious behavior: you will suffer a long time from old prejudices: even if we do grow better, we are still suspected; and I have often known men pay dearly in their old age for the errors of their youth: have a little regard therefore to the world, and remember you ought to live now more for that than for yourself. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Don't imagine, my dear, that, by what I'm going to say, I mean to exercise the authority of a mother, always ready as you know I am, to listen in my turn to your reasons when I think them good; my intention is not to lay my commands on you, but to give you my advice; it is my heart which speaks to you, and that experience I have had in the world makes me foresee evils which I would endeavor to prevent: you have been at court, I think, not above two months; believe me, 'tis a dangerous situation: the perfidious group of courtiers always look on a new-comer with an eye of malevolence, and soon find out all his imperfections: from the first moment, they condemn him, without pity or remorse; and, which is still worse, their judgment is irrevocable: be guarded against their malice: on the first step we take in life, the rest of it must in a great measure depend: if you once make yourself ridiculous, the world will think you always so: the impression will remain: it is in vain, as you advance in years, to change your conduct, and assume a more serious behavior: you will suffer a long time from old prejudices: even if we do grow better, we are still suspected; and I have often known men pay dearly in their old age for the errors of their youth: have a little regard therefore to the world, and remember you ought to live now more for that than for yourself. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

More books from Start Publishing LLC

Cover of the book The Essential Gilbert K. Chesterton Volume I by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Life of Flavius Josephus by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Reality of Prayer by Voltaire
Cover of the book A Short Method of Prayer by Voltaire
Cover of the book Duel on Syrtis by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Sorrow of Search by Voltaire
Cover of the book Tom Swift in the City of Gold by Voltaire
Cover of the book Seven Marlin Swordfish in One Day by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Envoy, Her by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Great Instauration by Voltaire
Cover of the book Coming Attraction by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Beast in the Cave by Voltaire
Cover of the book The Scalp Hunter by Voltaire
Cover of the book Cupid Bear Creek by Voltaire
Cover of the book When I Grow Up by Voltaire
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy