Observations on the Importance of Female Education and Maternal Instruction with Their Beneficial Influence on Society: Designed to be Used as a Class Book. By a Mother ... to which is Added an Appendix Containing Brief Hints to Parents, on the Subject of Education, and Hints to Young People on the Duties of Civil Life |
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... fruits of her labour . The husbandman scattereth the seed , and hath long patience for its increase . The improvement and happiness of the human family , so materially depend on the right formation of the infant mind , that it certainly 7.
... fruits of her labour . The husbandman scattereth the seed , and hath long patience for its increase . The improvement and happiness of the human family , so materially depend on the right formation of the infant mind , that it certainly 7.
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... improvement , neither the inducements of camp , or city , interrupted his unwearied pursuits of literature and science . " Surrounded by companions , who had caught the contagion of skepticism , he , at this early period of life ...
... improvement , neither the inducements of camp , or city , interrupted his unwearied pursuits of literature and science . " Surrounded by companions , who had caught the contagion of skepticism , he , at this early period of life ...
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... improved , and his rational enjoyments multiplied , are we not lost in wonder ; and do we not at once in- quire , why is man thus inattentive and un- grateful ? Man being the only animal cre- ated erect , endowed with reason , and on ...
... improved , and his rational enjoyments multiplied , are we not lost in wonder ; and do we not at once in- quire , why is man thus inattentive and un- grateful ? Man being the only animal cre- ated erect , endowed with reason , and on ...
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... improvement of the mind ; “ Nothing is more awful than the consideration of a human being given up to vice . It places him far below the brute . And that the same creature , trained by virtue to the utmost perfection of its nature , is ...
... improvement of the mind ; “ Nothing is more awful than the consideration of a human being given up to vice . It places him far below the brute . And that the same creature , trained by virtue to the utmost perfection of its nature , is ...
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... improved . Many advantages arise from girls being taught economy in their wearing apparel ; how to make and repair most articles of their dress , and to lay them away carefully when they are not needed . By such atten- tion , some ...
... improved . Many advantages arise from girls being taught economy in their wearing apparel ; how to make and repair most articles of their dress , and to lay them away carefully when they are not needed . By such atten- tion , some ...
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Page 37 - 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 am persuaded that in thee also.
Page 10 - WHO can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Page 10 - Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Page 2 - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 26 - If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door.
Page 12 - But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Page 23 - ... to do unto all men as we would they should do unto us...
Page 2 - In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride : but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Page 38 - ... for his servants. The place where I sat, and the sweetness that attended my mind, remain fresh in my memory. This, and the like gracious visitations, had...