 | American literature - 1808 - 356 pages
...and actions. Hence it is that the most ignorant are most conceited, and most impatient ofadvicr, as unable to discern either their own folly or the wisdom of others. Л certain degree of intelligence is requisite to a man, to be able to know that he knows not as much... | |
 | Watson Adams - Conduct of life - 1834 - 278 pages
...applause, discovers a slender merit ; and self-conceit is the ordinary attendant of ignorance. Spec. The most ignorant are the most conceited, and the...discern either their own folly, or the wisdom of others. When young men are once dyed in pleasure and vanity, they will scarcely take any other color. , There... | |
 | Maxims - 1852 - 242 pages
...attendant of ignorance. The most ignorant are most conceited, and tlie most impatient of advice, as unable to discern either their own folly or the wisdom of others. No man, whose appetites are his masters, can perform the duties of his nature with strictness and regularity.... | |
 | Theology - 1861 - 302 pages
...overcomes his passions conquers his greatest enemies. The most ignorant are the most conceited and the moat impatient of advice. They are unable to discern either their own folly or the wisdom of others. Every scholar should have some knowledge of the sciences, yet there is no necessity for all to dive... | |
 | Sir Richard Steele - 1889 - 416 pages
...and actions. Hence it is, that the most ignorant are most conceited and most impatient of advice, as unable to discern either their own folly or the wisdom of others. A certain degree of intelligence is requisite to a man, to be able to know that he knows not as much... | |
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Selves and Actions. Hence it is, that the most ignorant are most conceited and most impatient of Advice, as unable to discern either their own Folly or the Wisdom of others. A certain Degree of Intelligence is requisite to a Man, to be able to know that... 