Fenelon's Treatise on the Education of Daughters: Tr. from the French, and Adapted to English Readers, with an Original Chapter, "On Religious Studies."H. Ruff, 1805 - 240 páginas |
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... beauty and force of the ori- ginal . The author of " Telemaque " and " De l'Education des Filles " appears , on a comparison of these two performances , very unlike the same writer . In the former , his periods are flowing and luxuriant ...
... beauty and force of the ori- ginal . The author of " Telemaque " and " De l'Education des Filles " appears , on a comparison of these two performances , very unlike the same writer . In the former , his periods are flowing and luxuriant ...
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... will not be from the want of spirit in the Publisher ; for it is accom- panied with considerable beauty of type and paper , and elegance of ornament . The design is every way worthy of the ingenious artist viii PREFACE .
... will not be from the want of spirit in the Publisher ; for it is accom- panied with considerable beauty of type and paper , and elegance of ornament . The design is every way worthy of the ingenious artist viii PREFACE .
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... BEAUTY AND DRESS CHAPTER XI . 174 INTSRUCTION OF WOMEN IN THEIR DUTIES 188 CHAPTER XII . CONTINUATION OF THE DUTIES OF WOMEN 203 CHAPTER XIII .. OF GOVERNESSES 227 FENELON ON FEMALE EDUCATION . CHAPTER I. On the Importance CONTENTS .
... BEAUTY AND DRESS CHAPTER XI . 174 INTSRUCTION OF WOMEN IN THEIR DUTIES 188 CHAPTER XII . CONTINUATION OF THE DUTIES OF WOMEN 203 CHAPTER XIII .. OF GOVERNESSES 227 FENELON ON FEMALE EDUCATION . CHAPTER I. On the Importance CONTENTS .
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... beauty of the body , or external person , is like a flower which blossoms in the morning , and withers and is trod under foot in the evening - but that the soul is the express image of the immortal beauty of God . There is , you may add ...
... beauty of the body , or external person , is like a flower which blossoms in the morning , and withers and is trod under foot in the evening - but that the soul is the express image of the immortal beauty of God . There is , you may add ...
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... them with it . In praising them for such and such faults , we , in fact , per- suade them that ability and deception are one and the same thing . 174 CHAP . X. The Vanity of Beauty and Dress ORDINARY DEFECTS AMONG GIRLS . 173.
... them with it . In praising them for such and such faults , we , in fact , per- suade them that ability and deception are one and the same thing . 174 CHAP . X. The Vanity of Beauty and Dress ORDINARY DEFECTS AMONG GIRLS . 173.
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Página 239 - She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Página 239 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Página 240 - Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all." Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain : But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands ; And let her works praise her in the gates.
Página 239 - She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships : she bringeth her food from afar.
Página 239 - Strength and honour are her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Página 239 - ... she layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff : she stretcheth out her hand to the poor, yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy : she is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet : she maketh herself covering of tapestry, her clothing is silk and purple.
Página 4 - With every gentle care-eluding art. To raise the virtues, animate the bliss, And sweeten all the toils of human life: This be the female dignity, and praise.
Página 7 - ... half of the human race, redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, and destined to eternal life.
Página 132 - ... not made for himself; that his soul is the image of God; that his body has been formed...
Página 125 - yes' any, ' but have you ever seen his wisdom? Of what color is it? Have you heard it? Does it make much noise? Have you touched it? Is it cold or hot?