Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education, Volumen1I. Peirce, 1813 |
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... as the strength of the body lies chiefly in being able to endure hardships , so also does that of the mind . And that the great principle and foundation of all virtue is placed in this , that a man is able to deny himself his own ...
... as the strength of the body lies chiefly in being able to endure hardships , so also does that of the mind . And that the great principle and foundation of all virtue is placed in this , that a man is able to deny himself his own ...
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Página 254 - ... the appellation of benevolence,) these actions have been performed in so free and so kind a manner, that, if I was dry, I drank the sweetest draught, and if hungry, I ate the coarse morsel with a double relish.
Página 15 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice ; and I nm persuaded that in thee also.
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Página 253 - I never addressed myself in the language of decency and friendship to a woman, whether civilized or savage, without receiving a decent and friendly answer. With man it has often been otherwise. In wandering over the barren plains of inhospitable Denmark, through honest Sweden...
Página 181 - As the strength of the body lies chiefly in being able to endure hardships, so also does that of the mind. And the great principle and foundation of all virtue and worth is plac'd in this: that a man is able to deny himself his own desires, cross his own inclinations, and purely follow what reason directs as best, tho' the appetite lean the other way.
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Página 198 - When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: he speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him : the poor man slipped, and yet they rebuked him too; he spake wisely, and could have no place.