Lectures to Young Men, on the Formation of Character, &c: Originally Addressed to the Young Men of Hartford and New-Haven, and Published at Their United RequestCooke and Company, 1829 - 172 pages |
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... respecting the public welfare ; to fill offices of influence and trust , and to perform innumerable duties in the course of life , which can be well performed , only in the possession of an intelligent and well furnished mind . And ...
... respecting the public welfare ; to fill offices of influence and trust , and to perform innumerable duties in the course of life , which can be well performed , only in the possession of an intelligent and well furnished mind . And ...
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... respect to mental improve- ment , the present is the most important period of your life . It is , indeed , the only period in which you can enter upon such a course of improvement with any hope of success . If from the 14 CLAIMS OF SOCIETY.
... respect to mental improve- ment , the present is the most important period of your life . It is , indeed , the only period in which you can enter upon such a course of improvement with any hope of success . If from the 14 CLAIMS OF SOCIETY.
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... respect- ability , in influence and honor . His virtues and attainments make room for him in society , and draw around him the con- fidence and respect , the affection and support , of all worthy and good men . The pursuits of his youth ...
... respect- ability , in influence and honor . His virtues and attainments make room for him in society , and draw around him the con- fidence and respect , the affection and support , of all worthy and good men . The pursuits of his youth ...
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... respect of your fel- low men . Here is the way , and the only way , to attain it . An enlightened mind , a virtuous character , a useful life ; -these are the dignity { and the glory of man . They make him love- ly in the sight of ...
... respect of your fel- low men . Here is the way , and the only way , to attain it . An enlightened mind , a virtuous character , a useful life ; -these are the dignity { and the glory of man . They make him love- ly in the sight of ...
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... respect - loss of the respect of others - loss of success in life - disappoint- ment and sorrow to friends , and everlasting shame to yourselves ; -these are the fruits of a mis - spent and vicious youth . Consider then , my friends ...
... respect - loss of the respect of others - loss of success in life - disappoint- ment and sorrow to friends , and everlasting shame to yourselves ; -these are the fruits of a mis - spent and vicious youth . Consider then , my friends ...
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Page 2 - Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof...
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 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 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 2 - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
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 53 - I exercise myself, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.
Page 160 - tis found, Amongst your friends, amongst your foes, On Christian or on heathen ground ; The flower's divine where'er it grows : Neglect the prickles and assume the rose.