Annual Report on the Condition and Improvement of the Common Schools and Educational Interests of the State of WisconsinDepartment of Public Instruction, 1858 |
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... reading the historical books in his grandfather's li- brary . Patrick Henry , the unrivalled orator of freedom , is thought by his accomplished biographer , to have had his love of liberty inspired , and his dormant faculties quickened ...
... reading the historical books in his grandfather's li- brary . Patrick Henry , the unrivalled orator of freedom , is thought by his accomplished biographer , to have had his love of liberty inspired , and his dormant faculties quickened ...
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... reading , such libraries need not necessarily be large ; a selection of modern books , which con- tain the real staple of intellectual life , may be made within a reasonable compass . Such a collection , wisely chosen , centrally ...
... reading , such libraries need not necessarily be large ; a selection of modern books , which con- tain the real staple of intellectual life , may be made within a reasonable compass . Such a collection , wisely chosen , centrally ...
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... reading an imperative duty . To teach our people to read , is to accom- plish but half our work ; or , rather to leave our work unfinished precisely at the point where what we have done may prove a curse instead of a blessing . We can ...
... reading an imperative duty . To teach our people to read , is to accom- plish but half our work ; or , rather to leave our work unfinished precisely at the point where what we have done may prove a curse instead of a blessing . We can ...
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... reading should be a leading object in the labors of teachers and lecturers . All that the school , even the best , where so much is to be done in the way of disciplining the faculties , -all that the ablest lec- ture , when accompanied ...
... reading should be a leading object in the labors of teachers and lecturers . All that the school , even the best , where so much is to be done in the way of disciplining the faculties , -all that the ablest lec- ture , when accompanied ...
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... reading well , and a taste for reading . I say more important , for , looking forward to the future , you will need it more than they . They are more inde- pendent of this resource . They have their shops , 56.
... reading well , and a taste for reading . I say more important , for , looking forward to the future , you will need it more than they . They are more inde- pendent of this resource . They have their shops , 56.
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Página 234 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 37 - I were to pray for a taste which should stand me in stead under every variety of circumstances, and be a source of happiness and cheerfulness to me through life, and a shield against its ills, however things might go amiss and the world frown upon me, it would be a taste for reading.
Página 238 - In this situation of this assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings?
Página 33 - It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds, and these invaluable means of communication are in the reach of all. In the best books great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and pour their souls into ours.
Página 240 - ... it would be peculiarly improper to omit, in this first official act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success...
Página 33 - No matter how poor I am ; no matter though the prosperous of my own time will not enter my obscure dwelling, if the sacred writers will enter and take up their abode under my roof, if Milton will cross my threshold to sing to me of Paradise, and...
Página 38 - I have, in a single instance, sacrificed the slightest of your interests to my ambition, or to my fortune. It is not alleged, that to gratify any anger, or revenge of my own, or of my party, I have had a share in wronging or oppressing any description of men, or any one man in any description. No ! The charges against me, are all of one kind, that I have pushed the principles of general justice and benevolence too far; further than a cautious policy would warrant; and further than the opinions of...
Página 27 - RELIGION, MORALITY and KNOWLEDGE, being necessary to good government, and the happiness of mankind, SCHOOLS, AND THE MEANS OF EDUCATION, SHALL BE FOREVER ENCOURAGED.