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... civilization . A wonderful process , truly ; and whence comes it ? What is the mainspring , the foundation , of all this laborious endeavor , so justified by its results ? Is it simply the philanthropic desire to diffuse useful ...
... civilization . A wonderful process , truly ; and whence comes it ? What is the mainspring , the foundation , of all this laborious endeavor , so justified by its results ? Is it simply the philanthropic desire to diffuse useful ...
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... civilization . The comprehensive study of mankind involves an investigation into the distinctive forms of national life and thought . It is necessary to dis- criminate between the diverse forms of culture which distinguish the " classic ...
... civilization . The comprehensive study of mankind involves an investigation into the distinctive forms of national life and thought . It is necessary to dis- criminate between the diverse forms of culture which distinguish the " classic ...
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... civilization . The increasing attention which is being paid to the study of political and legal institutions as a necessary element of history , is throwing great light upon the perpetuity of the Roman civil law after the destruction of ...
... civilization . The increasing attention which is being paid to the study of political and legal institutions as a necessary element of history , is throwing great light upon the perpetuity of the Roman civil law after the destruction of ...
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... civilization , the work and the results of the State Geological Survey ; and that it expresses its earnest hope that the State will resolutely determine upon the perma- nent preservation of those results in the State capital of our ...
... civilization , the work and the results of the State Geological Survey ; and that it expresses its earnest hope that the State will resolutely determine upon the perma- nent preservation of those results in the State capital of our ...
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... civilization . Fortunately , we have seen no ignorance so crass , and no vanity so scornful , in the proceedings of our corporate " boards ; but , alas ! there is too much of similarity . The annual or semi - annual meeting of the great ...
... civilization . Fortunately , we have seen no ignorance so crass , and no vanity so scornful , in the proceedings of our corporate " boards ; but , alas ! there is too much of similarity . The annual or semi - annual meeting of the great ...
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academies Academy.-Principal Albany Alexander Winchell Board of Regents board of trustees Boston Athenæum branches Brother AZARIAS Chancellor character Christian civilization classical committee Convocation coöperation corporate body courses of study culture degrees Dept.)-Principal duties earthquakes elementary elements English examinations existence expression faculty force genius give graduates Greek Hamilton College heart higher Hindu honor human idea India influence institutions instruction intellect interests John McGraw JOHN V. L. PRUYN knowledge language Latin learning Library literature London University McGraw means member of society ment methods mind modern moral nations nature Noblesse oblige Normal School object organization Otis H philosophy practical prepositions present principles Professor pupils relation religious Roman law Rome scholarship secondary education secondary schools social soul speak spirit student teacher teaching body thought tion Union College Union School Acad voice Woolworth words York youth
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Página 81 - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
Página 101 - tis not to me she speaks: Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, Having some business, do entreat her eyes To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
Página 44 - Wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, diffused generally among the body of the people, being necessary for the preservation of their rights and liberties ; and as these depend on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty of Legislatures and magistrates, in all future periods of this Commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them...
Página 81 - And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
Página 112 - Civilization, taken in its wide ethnographic sense, is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.
Página 83 - But as I climbed the long slope of the Alban Mount, the storm swept finally to the north, and the noble outline of the domes of Albano, and graceful darkness of its ilex grove, rose against pure streaks of alternate blue and amber...
Página 92 - I will tell you, gentlemen, what has been the practical error of the last twenty years, — not to load the memory of the student with a mass of undigested knowledge, 25 but to force upon him so much that he has rejected all. It has been the error of distracting and enfeebling the mind by an unmeaning profusion of subjects; of implying that a smattering in a dozen branches of study is not shallowness, which it really is, but enlargement, which it is not...
Página 83 - Far up into the recesses of the valley, the green vistas arched like the hollows of mighty waves of some crystalline sea, with the arbutus flowers dashed along their flanks for foam, and silver flakes of orange spray tossed into the air around them, breaking over the grey walls of rock into a thousand separate stars, fading and kindling alternately as the weak wind lifted and let them fall.
Página 104 - Th' expressive glance — whose subtle comment draws Entranced attention, and a mute applause ; Gesture that marks, with force and feeling fraught, A sense in silence, and a will in thought ; Harmonious speech, whose pure and liquid tone Gives verse a music, scarce confess'd its own ; As light...
Página 128 - Green be the turf above thee, Friend of my better days ! None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise.