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... innate from their acquired qualities . The faculties that have most influence on the formation of the mind , show themselves in very early life ; so that the innate dispositions of children should be studied in infancy , as they are ...
... innate from their acquired qualities . The faculties that have most influence on the formation of the mind , show themselves in very early life ; so that the innate dispositions of children should be studied in infancy , as they are ...
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... innate faculties are so weak that they cannot re - act , and young children are influenced by what they learn , whether good or evil . Children may be compared to fine blocks of marble , of which statuaries can make either gods or ...
... innate faculties are so weak that they cannot re - act , and young children are influenced by what they learn , whether good or evil . Children may be compared to fine blocks of marble , of which statuaries can make either gods or ...
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... innate from those that are acquired . Here , the advice and co - operation of a mother become indispensable , for whatever may be the acquirements of a governess , however superior her talents , however great her accomplishments , she ...
... innate from those that are acquired . Here , the advice and co - operation of a mother become indispensable , for whatever may be the acquirements of a governess , however superior her talents , however great her accomplishments , she ...
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... innate qualities are more lasting and powerful than those that are acquired , and they should , therefore , dili- gently observe the different dispositions of their pupils . All is not acquired ; children are born with good or evil ...
... innate qualities are more lasting and powerful than those that are acquired , and they should , therefore , dili- gently observe the different dispositions of their pupils . All is not acquired ; children are born with good or evil ...
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... innate dispo- sitions , some have great aptitude for one study , some for another ; it is in early education that a governess who can discern and judge , will cultivate the natural talents of her pupils and give them a right direction ...
... innate dispo- sitions , some have great aptitude for one study , some for another ; it is in early education that a governess who can discern and judge , will cultivate the natural talents of her pupils and give them a right direction ...
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Page 101 - Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age : and he made him a coat of many colours.
Page 102 - And he knew it, and said. It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
Page 137 - O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
Page 102 - And Judah said unto his brethren, " What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood ? Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him ; for he is our brother and our flesh.
Page 137 - But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him an hundred pence; and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Page 137 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Page 137 - And he would not ; but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellow- servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me...
Page 73 - Father of Mercies. If gratitude, when exerted towards one another, naturally produces a very pleasing sensation in the mind of a grateful man, it exalts the soul into rapture, when it is employed on this great object of gratitude ; on this Beneficent Being who has given us every thing we already possess, and from whom we expect every thing we yet hope for.
Page 137 - Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him a hundred pence : and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Page 137 - Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou destredst me : shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee ? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.