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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... interesting subject . Having , by these means , made the following collection , I am induced to lay it before the public , with a hope , that it may , in some degree , promote the cause of virtue . " To those who act from the noble ...
... interesting subject . Having , by these means , made the following collection , I am induced to lay it before the public , with a hope , that it may , in some degree , promote the cause of virtue . " To those who act from the noble ...
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... interesting and agreeable companions , and to act their part with dignity and pro- priety in that sphere wherein they may be placed . To be fully sensible of , and care- fully to improve this blessing , would be ofin- calculable benefit ...
... interesting and agreeable companions , and to act their part with dignity and pro- priety in that sphere wherein they may be placed . To be fully sensible of , and care- fully to improve this blessing , would be ofin- calculable benefit ...
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... interesting character , who prefer a single life , yet I think the celebrated Mon- tesquieu , when speaking of the influence of females on public manners , & c . must have considered them in the capacity of wives and of mothers . He ...
... interesting character , who prefer a single life , yet I think the celebrated Mon- tesquieu , when speaking of the influence of females on public manners , & c . must have considered them in the capacity of wives and of mothers . He ...
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... interesting character given by the sacred historian , in the narra- tive of Esther , the Queen , is a confirmation of these sentiments . It also shows the pro- priety , and peculiar advantages , arising from a proper cultivation of ...
... interesting character given by the sacred historian , in the narra- tive of Esther , the Queen , is a confirmation of these sentiments . It also shows the pro- priety , and peculiar advantages , arising from a proper cultivation of ...
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... . In the conduct of Abigail , the Carmelitess , we are furnished with an interesting exam- ple of prudence , discretion , and seasonable interposition . When she was told that Da- vid , ( who was then in the wilderness of 52.
... . In the conduct of Abigail , the Carmelitess , we are furnished with an interesting exam- ple of prudence , discretion , and seasonable interposition . When she was told that Da- vid , ( who was then in the wilderness of 52.
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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...