Fenelon's Treatise on the Education of Daughters: Tr. from the French, and Adapted to English Readers, with an Original Chapter, "On Religious Studies." |
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... Examples are then adduced of many women whom science has rendered ridiculous ; and on such contemp- tible authority we think ourselves justified in blindly abandoning our daughters to the conduct of ignorant and indiscreet mothers . It ...
... Examples are then adduced of many women whom science has rendered ridiculous ; and on such contemp- tible authority we think ourselves justified in blindly abandoning our daughters to the conduct of ignorant and indiscreet mothers . It ...
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... to pleasure , which is strong in youth - the example of young people of the same age , plunged in dissipa- tion - every thing , in short , serves -to excite a dread of an orderly and industrious life ERRORS IN ORDINARY EDUCATION CHAPTER ...
... to pleasure , which is strong in youth - the example of young people of the same age , plunged in dissipa- tion - every thing , in short , serves -to excite a dread of an orderly and industrious life ERRORS IN ORDINARY EDUCATION CHAPTER ...
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... example . During this period , when applause is perpetually bestowed , and con- tradiction seldom obtruded , children indulge chimerical hopes , which , alas ! are the source of endless dis- appointments throughout life . I have seen ...
... example . During this period , when applause is perpetually bestowed , and con- tradiction seldom obtruded , children indulge chimerical hopes , which , alas ! are the source of endless dis- appointments throughout life . I have seen ...
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... example , in the country when they see a mill , they wish to know what it is - here , then , you may shew them how that food is prepared which nourishes man . A little further they perceive reapers and you must explain to them their ...
... example , in the country when they see a mill , they wish to know what it is - here , then , you may shew them how that food is prepared which nourishes man . A little further they perceive reapers and you must explain to them their ...
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... examples they would be profited in following . But as it happens , in spite of all our precautions , that they occasionally witness many irregularities , we must not fail to warn them betimes against the impertinence of certain foolish ...
... examples they would be profited in following . But as it happens , in spite of all our precautions , that they occasionally witness many irregularities , we must not fail to warn them betimes against the impertinence of certain foolish ...
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Page 239 - She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Page 239 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Page 240 - Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all." Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain : But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands ; And let her works praise her in the gates.
Page 239 - She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships : she bringeth her food from afar.
Page 239 - Strength and honour are her clothing and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 239 - ... she layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff : she stretcheth out her hand to the poor, yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy : she is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet : she maketh herself covering of tapestry, her clothing is silk and purple.
Page 4 - With every gentle care-eluding art. To raise the virtues, animate the bliss, And sweeten all the toils of human life: This be the female dignity, and praise.
Page 7 - ... half of the human race, redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, and destined to eternal life.
Page 132 - ... not made for himself; that his soul is the image of God; that his body has been formed...
Page 125 - yes' any, ' but have you ever seen his wisdom? Of what color is it? Have you heard it? Does it make much noise? Have you touched it? Is it cold or hot?