Fenelon's Treatise on the Education of Daughters: Tr. from the French, and Adapted to English Readers, with an Original Chapter, "On Religious Studies."H. Ruff, 1805 - 240 pages |
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... understand how to reason in this manner , we have some difficulty in acceding to it : and yet we absolutely do make use of this very mode of reasoning . For in- stance , do we not say every day , " My habits are fixed , I am too old to ...
... understand how to reason in this manner , we have some difficulty in acceding to it : and yet we absolutely do make use of this very mode of reasoning . For in- stance , do we not say every day , " My habits are fixed , I am too old to ...
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... understand : no liberty , no amusement ! always lesson , silence , constraint , correction , and threats ! Our ancient forefathers knew better . It was by the charm of verses and music that the Hebrews , Egyptians , and Greeks ...
... understand : no liberty , no amusement ! always lesson , silence , constraint , correction , and threats ! Our ancient forefathers knew better . It was by the charm of verses and music that the Hebrews , Egyptians , and Greeks ...
Page 55
... understand the ex- tent of our demands , allowing a certain medium with which we should be satisfied : for good - humour and confidence should be their natural disposition - otherwise we damp their spirit , and daunt their courage : if ...
... understand the ex- tent of our demands , allowing a certain medium with which we should be satisfied : for good - humour and confidence should be their natural disposition - otherwise we damp their spirit , and daunt their courage : if ...
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... understand the sense of them . Relate to her that as Jesus Christ went up out of the waters of Jordan , the Almighty caused these words to be heard- " This is my beloved son in whom I am well peased - hear him : " add , that the Holy ...
... understand the sense of them . Relate to her that as Jesus Christ went up out of the waters of Jordan , the Almighty caused these words to be heard- " This is my beloved son in whom I am well peased - hear him : " add , that the Holy ...
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... understand- ing to govern your children , and that they be gifted , as much as possible , with this method of teach- ing : every governess will undertake it in proportion to her talents . But if there be only a candour and openness of ...
... understand- ing to govern your children , and that they be gifted , as much as possible , with this method of teach- ing : every governess will undertake it in proportion to her talents . But if there be only a candour and openness of ...
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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?