 Catiline, to remark that his walk was now quick, and again slow, as an indication of a mind revolving something with violent commotion. Thus the story of Melancthon affords a striking lecture on the value of time, by informing us that, when he made an...  The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Page 102by Samuel Johnson - 1840Full view - About this book
 | 1848 - 588 pages
...gold — and would imitate the example of Melancthon, the Reformer, who. when he made an appointment, expected not only the hour but the minute to be fixed, that the day might not run out in idleness and suspense ! The late Reverend Dr. Parr was remarkable for punctuality. A friend of his... | |
 | Arethusa Hall - 1849 - 230 pages
...everything in its place." Order promotes punctuality, and thus saves time. It is said of Melancthon, that when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour, but the minute, to be fixed, that no time might be lost in the idleness of suspense ; and of Washington, that when his secretary, being... | |
 | 1850 - 492 pages
...gospel. — " Jubilee Memorial of the Religious Tract Society." PUNCTUALITY. IT is said of Melancthon, that when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour, but the minute to be fixed, that no time might be wasted in the idleness of suspense ; and of Washington, that when his secretary, being... | |
 | 1850 - 642 pages
...that it might be with our souls as well as we can desire. PUNCTUALITY. — It is said of Melancthon, that when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour, but the minute to be fixed, that no time might be wasted in the idleness of suspense ; and of Washington, that when his secretary, being... | |
 | 1850 - 790 pages
...Parliament within twelve calendar months next after June 1st, 1851. PUNCTUALITY. IT is said of Mehmcthon, that, when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour, but the minute, to be fixed, that no time might he wasted in the idleness of suspense ; — and of Washington, that when his secretary,... | |
 | 1850 - 408 pages
...Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do." HJL PUNCTUALITY. — It is said of Melancthon, that when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour, but the minute to be fixed, that no time might be wasted in the idleness of suspense; and of Washington, that when his secretary, being... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1851 - 360 pages
...The story of Melancthon affords a striking lecture on the value of time, which was, that, whenever he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour,...day might not run out in the idleness of suspense. Rambler, vol. 9. When we have deducted all that is absorbed in sleep, all that is inevitably appropriated... | |
 | 1851 - 398 pages
...with great pleasure, always remembering the useful dream. PUNCTUALITY. — It is said of Melancthon, that when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour but the minute to be fixed, that no time might be wasted in idle suspense ; and of Washington, that when his secretary, being repeatedly... | |
 | Joseph Foulkes Winks - 1836 - 690 pages
...almost as pleasant as even that of Daffy downdilly's mother. PUNCTUALITY. — It is said of Melancthon, that when he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour, but the minute to be fixed, that no time might be wasted in idleness or suspense. And of Washington, that when his secretary, being... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1853 - 336 pages
...The story of Melancthon affords a striking lecture on the value of time, which was, that, whenever he made an appointment, he expected not only the hour,...day might not run out in the idleness of suspense. Rambler, vol. 9. When we have deducted all that is absorbed in sleep, all that is inevitably appropriated... | |
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