Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character &cCooke, 1831 - 172 pages |
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... things ; and never , without a due consideration of them , can you be qualified for the duties of life , or sustain the responsibilities so soon to come upon you as members of society . 2. Another requisite for meeting the claims of ...
... things ; and never , without a due consideration of them , can you be qualified for the duties of life , or sustain the responsibilities so soon to come upon you as members of society . 2. Another requisite for meeting the claims of ...
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... thing as an intelligent man . He possesses the right of suf- frage ; and in the exercise of that right , he is often called to aid in the election of rulers ; to deliberate and act respecting the public welfare ; to fill offices of ...
... thing as an intelligent man . He possesses the right of suf- frage ; and in the exercise of that right , he is often called to aid in the election of rulers ; to deliberate and act respecting the public welfare ; to fill offices of ...
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... things . A judicious economy of that time , for one year , would af- ford you opportunity to read a great many useful volumes , and to treasure up much use- ful knowledge . The means of intellectual im- provement were never more ...
... things . A judicious economy of that time , for one year , would af- ford you opportunity to read a great many useful volumes , and to treasure up much use- ful knowledge . The means of intellectual im- provement were never more ...
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... thing demanded of you by so- ciety is an upright and virtuous character . If a young man is loose in his principles and habits ; if he lives without plan and without object , spending his time in idleness and plea- sure , there is more ...
... thing demanded of you by so- ciety is an upright and virtuous character . If a young man is loose in his principles and habits ; if he lives without plan and without object , spending his time in idleness and plea- sure , there is more ...
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... thing demanded of you by so- ciety is public spirit . Every young man should come forward in life with a determination to do all the good he can , and to leave the world the better for his having lived in it . He should consider that he ...
... thing demanded of you by so- ciety is public spirit . Every young man should come forward in life with a determination to do all the good he can , and to leave the world the better for his having lived in it . He should consider that he ...
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Page 160 - A little learning is a dangerous thing ! Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again.
Page 139 - We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you : come thou with us, and we will do thee good : for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.
Page 63 - Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Page 77 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 25 - We may truly say, the lines have fallen to us in pleasant places, and we have a goodly heritage.
Page 91 - A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
Page 172 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom : a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Page 154 - I have carefully and regularly perused these Holy Scriptures, and am of opinion, that the volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more sublimity, purer morality, more important history, and finer strains of eloquence, than can be collected from all other books, in whatever language they may have been written.
Page 90 - Against revolted multitudes the cause Of truth, in word mightier than they in arms; And for the testimony of truth hast borne Universal reproach, far worse to bear Than violence: for this was all thy care To stand approved in sight of God, though worlds Judged thee perverse...
Page 53 - I exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.