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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... require so much attention to counteract or bring into proper subjection , leave no time for a mo- ther's indolence , or delay to a future period . And the time present only being at her disposal , it is of the utmost importance that it ...
... require so much attention to counteract or bring into proper subjection , leave no time for a mo- ther's indolence , or delay to a future period . And the time present only being at her disposal , it is of the utmost importance that it ...
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... requires . Were children taught , by the example of their parents , properly to estimate the advan- tages of wealth ; and were the virtues of frugality , temperance , and economy , brought into proper estimation , and were that esti ...
... requires . Were children taught , by the example of their parents , properly to estimate the advan- tages of wealth ; and were the virtues of frugality , temperance , and economy , brought into proper estimation , and were that esti ...
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... requires of her domestics is consistent with the obli- gations they are under to her . The mistress who treats them with mild- ness and suitable attention , is generally much better served , than she who treats them with harshness and ...
... requires of her domestics is consistent with the obli- gations they are under to her . The mistress who treats them with mild- ness and suitable attention , is generally much better served , than she who treats them with harshness and ...
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... requires a union of spirit to make it happy . To ascertain that this union sub- sists between the parties , needs time and deliberation . And who can be a more suitable person to consult , particularly for a female , than a mother . Her ...
... requires a union of spirit to make it happy . To ascertain that this union sub- sists between the parties , needs time and deliberation . And who can be a more suitable person to consult , particularly for a female , than a mother . Her ...
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... requires it , with steady , but mild firmness . And by and by they will grow into habits ; and submission and obe- dience will become natural " and easy . " When children are managed in this manner from infancy , by parents , whose ...
... requires it , with steady , but mild firmness . And by and by they will grow into habits ; and submission and obe- dience will become natural " and easy . " When children are managed in this manner from infancy , by parents , whose ...
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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...