Stone's [afterw.] Dew's household almanack and year book of useful knowledge1861 |
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... mind to the accomplishment of Italian in- dependence . This was his con- stant " thought by day , his dream by night ; " and to this object he sacrificed all those things which try , " ordinary men love most - coun- berty and , at last ...
... mind to the accomplishment of Italian in- dependence . This was his con- stant " thought by day , his dream by night ; " and to this object he sacrificed all those things which try , " ordinary men love most - coun- berty and , at last ...
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... mind that repent- ance is not a single act , but a habit of virtue . Passion has its foundation in na- ture ; virtue is acquired by the im- provement of our reason . The feeling of love for her chil- dren survives all other affections ...
... mind that repent- ance is not a single act , but a habit of virtue . Passion has its foundation in na- ture ; virtue is acquired by the im- provement of our reason . The feeling of love for her chil- dren survives all other affections ...
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... mind carefully- it will be a store of pleasing reflection . 4th . Be diligent in thy business , and strictly upright in thy dealings ; for energy and conscientiousness rarely miss their reward . 5th . Investigate affairs closely , and ...
... mind carefully- it will be a store of pleasing reflection . 4th . Be diligent in thy business , and strictly upright in thy dealings ; for energy and conscientiousness rarely miss their reward . 5th . Investigate affairs closely , and ...
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... minds and the dis- patch of business . HEALTH IN YOUTH . LATE hours , irregular habits , and want of attention to diet , are com- mon errors with most young men ; and these gradually , but at first im- perceptibly , undermine the health ...
... minds and the dis- patch of business . HEALTH IN YOUTH . LATE hours , irregular habits , and want of attention to diet , are com- mon errors with most young men ; and these gradually , but at first im- perceptibly , undermine the health ...
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... mind , and was , on every emergency , the high - souled and faithful counsellor of her hus- band . For many years after their marriage , she acted as his aman- uensis , conducting the principal part of his business correspon- dence , Mr ...
... mind , and was , on every emergency , the high - souled and faithful counsellor of her hus- band . For many years after their marriage , she acted as his aman- uensis , conducting the principal part of his business correspon- dence , Mr ...
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Page 19 - If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies ; And they are fools who roam : The world has nothing to bestow ; From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.
Page 15 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 13 - The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'd comforts of a man Lock'd up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings, when I come but near the house. What a delicious breath marriage sends forth . . . The violet bed's not sweeter.
Page 13 - She, who ne'er answers till a husband cools, Or, if she rules him, never shows she rules; Charms by accepting, by submitting sways, Yet has her humour most, when she obeys...
Page 10 - BE ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous ; not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing ; but contrariwise, blessing ; knowing that ye are thereunto called, thatye should inherit a blessing.
Page 13 - ... organic growth in nature. It was peculiar to him, that in great things, as in small, all the difficulties and objections occurred to him first; he would anxiously consider them, pause, and warn against rash resolutions ; but having convinced himself, after a long and careful investigation, that a step was not only right to be taken, but of the practical mode also of safely taking it, it became...