Discursive Remarks on Modern EducationT. Cadell, 1841 - 102 pages |
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... degree of decision and boldness unbecoming a novice in the arena of literature . Sensible , that , in thus daring to present my objections to the ruling spirit of the age , something of presumption may be imputed to me , yet I consider ...
... degree of decision and boldness unbecoming a novice in the arena of literature . Sensible , that , in thus daring to present my objections to the ruling spirit of the age , something of presumption may be imputed to me , yet I consider ...
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... degree schooled and tamed down ; -and that there is a natural buoy- ancy ( at least in the early period of life ) which enables it to rise and throw off what oppresses it ; a constant tendency to earth ; and an inclina- tion to forget ...
... degree schooled and tamed down ; -and that there is a natural buoy- ancy ( at least in the early period of life ) which enables it to rise and throw off what oppresses it ; a constant tendency to earth ; and an inclina- tion to forget ...
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... degree of physical and mental sensibility , that , by constantly or frequently enlarging upon the trials and difficulties of life , the absolute nothingness of its concerns , and the deceit and hypocrisy which abound , the spirit be ...
... degree of physical and mental sensibility , that , by constantly or frequently enlarging upon the trials and difficulties of life , the absolute nothingness of its concerns , and the deceit and hypocrisy which abound , the spirit be ...
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... degree of certainty ; — and all this presenting itself unbidden to the mind's eye , at moments , and in the midst of occupations , when the contrast between these 66 glimpses of the soul " and the reality of things is most painfully ...
... degree of certainty ; — and all this presenting itself unbidden to the mind's eye , at moments , and in the midst of occupations , when the contrast between these 66 glimpses of the soul " and the reality of things is most painfully ...
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... degree of knowledge , the attendance upon which must cause the mind to shrink from those coarser duties which must necessarily be assigned to the lot of some , was never intended for those who are placed , by an unerring Providence , in ...
... degree of knowledge , the attendance upon which must cause the mind to shrink from those coarser duties which must necessarily be assigned to the lot of some , was never intended for those who are placed , by an unerring Providence , in ...
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Page 85 - ... foolishness is bound in the heart of a child ; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him." xxiii. 13, 14. "withhold not correction from the child ; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die : thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell.
Page 20 - Have you no words ? Ah ! think again, Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all your care. Were half the breath thus vainly spent To Heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, " Hear what the Lord has done for me.
Page 1 - tis lovely !— childhood's lip and cheek Mantling beneath its earnest brow of thought ! Gaze ! yet what seest thou in those fair and meek And fragile things, as but for sunshine wrought? Thou seest what grief must nurture for the sky, — What death must fashion for eternity...
Page 16 - Tis gone if it but look upon itself: And she who ventures to believe it hers, Proves by that single thought she has it not.
Page 24 - And wonder what a mortal's heart can raise To triumph o'er misfortunes, smile in grief, And comfort those who come to bring relief. We gaze, and as we gaze, wealth, fame decay, And all the world's vain glories fade away.
Page 4 - Know'st thou the' importance of a soul immortal : Behold this midnight glory: worlds on worlds! Amazing pomp; redouble this amaze! Ten thousand add; and twice ten thousand more; Then weigh the whole ; one soul outweighs them all, And calls the' astonishing magnificence Of unintelligent creation poor.
Page 23 - There's nought so monstrous but the mind of man, In some conditions, may be brought to approve. Theft, sacrilege, treason and parricide, When flattering opportunity enticed, And desperation drove, have been committed By those who once would start to hear them named.
Page 47 - I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick : but I will destroy the fat and the strong ; I will feed them with judgment.
Page 67 - Freberg endeavours to cheer her.) Freb. (to Jane.) Cheer up, my noble friend ; all will go well ; For friendship is no plant of hasty growth. Tho' rooted in esteem's deep soil, the slow And gradual culture of kind intercourse Must bring it to perfection.