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Page 312 - I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the people, by the people, for the people ; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed ; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign nation of many sovereign states ; a perfect union, one and inseparable ; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
Page 312 - I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.
Page 486 - In the first instance, one of such members shall be appointed for a term of one year, one member for a term of two years, one member for a term of three years and one member for a term of four years.
Page 584 - To elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching, and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States.
Page 296 - Books are a guide in youth, and an entertainment for age. They support us under solitude, and keep us from being a burthen to ourselves. They help us to forget the crossness of men and things ; compose our cares and our passions ; and lay our disappointments asleep. When we are weary of the living, we may repair to the dead, who have nothing of peevishness, pride, or design in their conversation.
Page 296 - I hold every man a debtor to his profession; from the which, as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought they of duty to endeavor themselves, by way of amends, to be a help and ornament thereunto.
Page 529 - Competitors will not be required to report for examination at any place, but will be rated on the following subjects, which will have the relative weights indicated : Subjects Weights 1.
Page 307 - On motion, it was voted that a committee of three be appointed to...
Page 486 - In general, every evil to which we do not succumb is a benefactor. As the Sandwich Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain the strength of the temptation we resist.