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... for whom he was named, famous in that State during the period of the
Revolution, was one of the most pronounced characters of his time, — of
unswervable integrity, of determined will, of clear foresight, of broad views and
sound judgment.
... for whom he was named, famous in that State during the period of the
Revolution, was one of the most pronounced characters of his time, — of
unswervable integrity, of determined will, of clear foresight, of broad views and
sound judgment.
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For he welcomed free inter- change of views as the best means of clarifying one's
own mind. He was the most sincere lover of criticism, even adverse criticism, that
I have ever known. How often I have heard him say, " We should be thankful for ...
For he welcomed free inter- change of views as the best means of clarifying one's
own mind. He was the most sincere lover of criticism, even adverse criticism, that
I have ever known. How often I have heard him say, " We should be thankful for ...
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sense, and good judgment; a man of great firmness and persistent effort in the
execution of his views and plans. " 3. Dr. Philbrick had the rare faculty of gaining
the good-will and hearty co-operation of all in any way associated with him.
sense, and good judgment; a man of great firmness and persistent effort in the
execution of his views and plans. " 3. Dr. Philbrick had the rare faculty of gaining
the good-will and hearty co-operation of all in any way associated with him.
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... after fifteen years' experience, I have had an opportunity to see that his views
were far in advance of all other writers upon the subject in this country. In
reviewing my experience I find myself constantly associated with the early views
of Dr.
... after fifteen years' experience, I have had an opportunity to see that his views
were far in advance of all other writers upon the subject in this country. In
reviewing my experience I find myself constantly associated with the early views
of Dr.
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Often would he reject a method of teaching which, for the time being, was popular
, well knowing that it was not in accordance with the views of the wisest educators
. If any new, really new, method was proposed, he always inquired, before he ...
Often would he reject a method of teaching which, for the time being, was popular
, well knowing that it was not in accordance with the views of the wisest educators
. If any new, really new, method was proposed, he always inquired, before he ...
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| Title | A Memorial of the Life and Services of John D. Philbrick |
| Editor | Larkin Dunton |
| Publisher | New England Publishing Company, 1887 |
| Length | 225 pages |
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