little augury: it bears repeating

02 August 2011

it bears repeating

“If you hear that someone is speaking ill of you,

instead of trying to defend yourself you should say:
"He obviously does not know me very well,

since there are so many other faults he could have mentioned" Epictetus

"I never heard of such bad taste."

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UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 5:22 AM
Wonderful! Just what I needed today.
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LaurentAugust 2, 2011 at 7:03 AM
bien entendu
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UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Perfectly said! Love that image too!
xoxo
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Thea BeasleyAugust 2, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Brilliant!
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P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryAugust 2, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Yes, and I might have added- "Well fiddle dee dee!"
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LPCAugust 2, 2011 at 9:04 PM
What a lovely idea. And quite apt, at this moment. I thank you.
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AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:57 PM
Is there somebody you want me to beat up? 'cuz I'll do it. I've got your back :)
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P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryAugust 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Townhouse! I will let you know-let me think about it. PGT
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My book HOW THEY DECORATED, for Rizzoli, was published in April of 2017. I have been an interior designer for over 30 years & have an abiding passion for the original, & history. Little Augury was born on New Year's Eve 2008. It began as a way of continuing a conversation with a beloved mentor & the promise to keep just a bit of his wit & wisdom alive by sharing it whenever possible. Little Augury focuses on interior design, art, literature, fashion & social history with an eye, always looking back to the past, in hope of understanding what is authentic & what will endure & what connects us to our environment. Always listening for the footstep on the old stair-the sound of lives that walked that way.

02 August 2011

it bears repeating

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