 | 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... | |
 | baron De Berenger - 1835 - 324 pages
...of the following sayings, " What men are deficient in reason they usually make up in rage:"—and " The most ignorant are the most conceited, and the...what a hot-bed is to toadstools, the latter spring up on its filthy surface everywhere, and in rapid succession; and so do vices multiply with those who... | |
 | Theology - 1861 - 302 pages
...constitute the chief praise of a wise man. He that overcomes his passions conquers his greatest enemies. The most ignorant are the most conceited and the most...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... 