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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... an English dress as those of the the philosophical Tacitus . It will be seen , therefore , that a literal translation has not been attempted ; and a still greater deviation will be observable , from a wish to distinguish PREFACE . vii.
... an English dress as those of the the philosophical Tacitus . It will be seen , therefore , that a literal translation has not been attempted ; and a still greater deviation will be observable , from a wish to distinguish PREFACE . vii.
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... greater part of the mechanical arts are also improper for them they are made for mode- rate exercise ; their bodies as well as minds are less strong and energetic than those of men ; but to compen- sate for their defects , nature has ...
... greater part of the mechanical arts are also improper for them they are made for mode- rate exercise ; their bodies as well as minds are less strong and energetic than those of men ; but to compen- sate for their defects , nature has ...
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... greater than the fruit of those premature educa- tions which make so much noise in the world . We must be satisfied to follow and assist nature . Children know little , and should not be stimulated to talk : but the consequence of this ...
... greater than the fruit of those premature educa- tions which make so much noise in the world . We must be satisfied to follow and assist nature . Children know little , and should not be stimulated to talk : but the consequence of this ...
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... greater than they really are - that they are even compensated for by many good qualifications — and that as there is no perfection in this world , they should admire admire that that which ap- proaches the nearest towards it . Lastly ...
... greater than they really are - that they are even compensated for by many good qualifications — and that as there is no perfection in this world , they should admire admire that that which ap- proaches the nearest towards it . Lastly ...
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... for such a reason . " For example- " Why did you con- fess your fault ? " " Because I should have been guilty of a much greater one by disavowing it with a lye— and because nothing is more praise- worthy than to say 37 INDIRECT ...
... for such a reason . " For example- " Why did you con- fess your fault ? " " Because I should have been guilty of a much greater one by disavowing it with a lye— and because nothing is more praise- worthy than to say 37 INDIRECT ...
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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?