Philosophy
Philosophy
THAT, may we ask," observes a writer in the "Edinburgh Review," "have been the sources of that fascination which precious stones have, from…
Philosophy: Plato
Addison, in the "Spectator" (No. 295), satirizes the extravagance of pin-money:- "Socrates, in Plato's 'Alcibiades,' says, he was informed…
Philosophy: Fuller
The story of "Golden Poverty," by Fuller, shows to what length the lust for wealth will reach:- "Pythis, a king, having discovered rich…
Philosophy: Florence
In the sumptuary laws of Florence the old burghers forbade indulgences in dress and ornament. "No woman of any condition whatever may dare…
Philosophy: Joseph
But Joseph could not empty the storehouses of Egypt to satisfy the cravings of all lands, nor sell away the bread of Egypt at any price…
Philosophy: Castile
Mary, third daughter of Henry VII., after being wooed by the Prince of Castile, was married, from motives of mere state policy, to Louis…
Philosophy: Stanhope
In a similar spirit, the true value of jewels, as souvenirs of affection, is shown in the will of the late Earl Stanhope, in which he gives…
Philosophy: George
Queen Charlotte (consort of George III.) in a confidential conversation with Miss Burney, in 1762, talking of her jewels, said: "I thought…
Philosophy: Walter
An honourable trait of character is related by Froissart of the chivalric Sir Walter Manny, who was taken prisoner in France while…