The Universal Preceptor: Being a General Grammar of Arts, Sciences, and Useful Knowledge ...A. Phelps, 1826 - 312 страница |
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... sense of moral obligation . Knowledge is , therefore , the best foundation of hap- piness . 2. Necessary KNOWLEDGE is that which simply provides man with food ; and with the means of sus- taining life . 3. Useful KNOWLEDGE is that which ...
... sense of moral obligation . Knowledge is , therefore , the best foundation of hap- piness . 2. Necessary KNOWLEDGE is that which simply provides man with food ; and with the means of sus- taining life . 3. Useful KNOWLEDGE is that which ...
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... sense of what is right , and by feelings of remorse for having done what is wrong . 379. In due time he will find , that his happiness consists in restraining his own passions and sensual propensities ; in doing good to others ; and in ...
... sense of what is right , and by feelings of remorse for having done what is wrong . 379. In due time he will find , that his happiness consists in restraining his own passions and sensual propensities ; in doing good to others ; and in ...
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... sense , is the art which teaches the construction of phrases and sentences ; but , in an extended sense it embraces the whole science of language . The study of language is properly divided into the seven following branches : -Orthoepy ...
... sense , is the art which teaches the construction of phrases and sentences ; but , in an extended sense it embraces the whole science of language . The study of language is properly divided into the seven following branches : -Orthoepy ...
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... sense we intend to convey , and no other than that sense ; -a power of writing , which is called perspicuity . 412. The great rule for the attainment of the art of composition , is to conceive ourselves , that sentiment which we propose ...
... sense we intend to convey , and no other than that sense ; -a power of writing , which is called perspicuity . 412. The great rule for the attainment of the art of composition , is to conceive ourselves , that sentiment which we propose ...
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... sense . 415. To speak or write our ideas in an able and persuasive manner , we ought to possess ourselves of various knowledge ; to read the best books on all sub- jects ; to suffer no hour to pass , without making some improvement ...
... sense . 415. To speak or write our ideas in an able and persuasive manner , we ought to possess ourselves of various knowledge ; to read the best books on all sub- jects ; to suffer no hour to pass , without making some improvement ...
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