...real condition of the children of Adam in the present state of being. Solomon says, " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? there is more hope of a fool than of him" (Prov. xxvi. 12) ; and, undoubtedly, there is nothing which, from the beginning of time...

...spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. — xxv. 8. 15. 28. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? there is more hope of a fool than of him. — xxvi. 12. Because he has so much to unlearn, before he can learn any thing aright...

...self-admiration, while pursumg a preparatory course of study ? Seest thou a man, a young man especially, wise in his own conceit, there is more hope of a fool than of him. A student of this class studies unquestionably to worse than no purpose. He thinks himself...

...the living 544 Orphan House at Charleston. soul, and fit only for the reproach — ' Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ; there is more hope of a fool than of him. ' When the character is thus debased, neglect or misgovernment must prevail. In the progress...

...and made a few remarks by way of application. The words given to Tim Gosling were, " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool than of him." — " Surely," thought Melford, when Mr. Russell made his remarks on those words, " he...

...shall be cut off from the earth, and the IrA.isgressor shall be rooted out of it. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him. Happy is the man that finds wisdom. Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left...

...destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. [Prov. xvi. is. PRINCES — PROFANITY. 83 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? there is more hope of a fool than of him. [Prov. xxvi. 12. Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own...

...do, it mast be through a happy ignorance indeed, and an overweening self-flattery. " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? There is more hope of a fool, than of him." From what has already been said of Kant's temper or disposition of mind it may be easily...

...proper nurture and exercise of the liringsoul, and fit only for the reproach — " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ; there is more hope of a fool than of him." When the character is thus debased, neglect or misgovernment must prevail. In the progress...

...hypocrite hardens his heart, and remarkably disqualifies him even for its reception. " Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit ? there is more hope of a fool than of him." Prov. xxvi. 12. There is more hope of the sinner who is immoral, and who is thus known...