Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education, Volumen 1I. Peirce, 1813 |
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... feelings of nature , subdue appetite , and render the soul superior to physical sensation ; what may it not be expected to effect , when directed to the control of the malevolent passions , the subjection of the irregular appetites ...
... feelings of nature , subdue appetite , and render the soul superior to physical sensation ; what may it not be expected to effect , when directed to the control of the malevolent passions , the subjection of the irregular appetites ...
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... ren- ders even the slighest allusion to whatever is in any degree connected with the present feelings , suffi- cient to rouse the energy of passion . Many fine in- ? stances of this might be given from the writings of 21.
... ren- ders even the slighest allusion to whatever is in any degree connected with the present feelings , suffi- cient to rouse the energy of passion . Many fine in- ? stances of this might be given from the writings of 21.
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... feelings of regret and disappointment at a consequence so natural . That it is not only natural , but inevitable , a little reflection will evince . For though to train them to vice made no part of our design - so far from it , that we ...
... feelings of regret and disappointment at a consequence so natural . That it is not only natural , but inevitable , a little reflection will evince . For though to train them to vice made no part of our design - so far from it , that we ...
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... feelings there are any that will not stand the test I have mention- ed , though we may not immediately be able to de- tect their fallacy , we ought , at least , to beware of inculcating them ; lest by associating with the sacred rame of ...
... feelings there are any that will not stand the test I have mention- ed , though we may not immediately be able to de- tect their fallacy , we ought , at least , to beware of inculcating them ; lest by associating with the sacred rame of ...
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... feelings of benevolence and complacen- cy are the constituents , with that cowardice which is the consequence of an unmixt regard to self ! Permit me to illustrate the union of gentleness and fortitude by an apt example , with which my ...
... feelings of benevolence and complacen- cy are the constituents , with that cowardice which is the consequence of an unmixt regard to self ! Permit me to illustrate the union of gentleness and fortitude by an apt example , with which my ...
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Página 137 - For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Página 9 - The understanding, like the eye, whilst it makes us see and perceive all other things, takes no notice of itself: And it requires art and pains to set it at a distance, and make it its own object.
Página 254 - ... the appellation of benevolence,) these actions have been performed in so free and so kind a manner, that, if I was dry, I drank the sweetest draught, and if hungry, I ate the coarse morsel with a double relish.
Página 15 - 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 nm persuaded that in thee also.
Página 21 - Yet empty of all good, wherein consists Woman's domestic honour and chief praise ; Bred only and completed to the taste Of lustful appetence, to sing, to dance, To dress, and troll the tongue, and roll the eye...
Página 161 - Unargued I obey : so God ordains; God is thy law, thou mine: to know no more Is woman's happiest knowledge and her praise.
Página 253 - I never addressed myself in the language of decency and friendship to a woman, whether civilized or savage, without receiving a decent and friendly answer. With man it has often been otherwise. In wandering over the barren plains of inhospitable Denmark, through honest Sweden...
Página 181 - As the strength of the body lies chiefly in being able to endure hardships, so also does that of the mind. And the great principle and foundation of all virtue and worth is plac'd in this: that a man is able to deny himself his own desires, cross his own inclinations, and purely follow what reason directs as best, tho' the appetite lean the other way.
Página 248 - WHEN civil dudgeon first grew high, And men fell out they knew not why ; When hard words, jealousies, and fears, Set folks together by the ears...
Página 198 - When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: he speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him : the poor man slipped, and yet they rebuked him too; he spake wisely, and could have no place.