| Sir Robert Ker Porter - 1809 - 502 pages
...thing we could either expect or desire in a mere amateur. I am much of Chesterfield's opinion, that " whatever it is worth while to do, it is worth while to do well." And certainly, though it be worth while for a gentleman or lady to dance elegantly, it is mere fantastic... | |
| Lady of distinction - 1830 - 228 pages
...circle, or public ball. . It must always be remembered, and it cannot be too often repeated, " That whatever it is worth while to do, it is worth while to do well." Therefore, as all times and nations have deemed dancing a salubrious, decorous, and beautiful exercise,... | |
| 1853 - 694 pages
...mean-looking shoot, or in all probability half a dozen, not thicker than horsewhips, at the end of it. Whatever it is worth while to do, it is worth while to do well ; work properly commenced does not require that constant superintendence which a bad beginning is certain... | |
| Herrick Johnson - 1881 - 284 pages
...adopting it, whatsoever thy hands find to do, whether work or play, do it with thy might. Anything that it is worth while to do, it is worth while to do with the whole head and heart. And Christianity is pleasant-faced, not sombre-huecl — a joyful, not... | |
| Herrick Johnson - 1881 - 280 pages
...adopting it, whatsoever thy hands find to do, whether work or play, do it with thy might. Anything that it is worth while to do, it is worth while to do with the .whole head and heart. And Christianity is pleasant-faced, not sombre-hued — a joyful, not... | |
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