The Book of VirtuesFrom the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage, William J. Bennett's bestselling The Book of Virtues is an inspiring anthology that helps children understand and develop moral character—and helps parents teach it to them. Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history. William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of moral literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions—the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, The Book of Virtues is a book the whole family can read and enjoy—and learn from—together. |
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Page 65
... took the peach in his hand , but before he could taste it , it became a lump of gold . King Midas put it back on the plate . “ It's very beautiful , but I can't eat it ! " he said . He took a roll from the plate , but that , too ...
... took the peach in his hand , but before he could taste it , it became a lump of gold . King Midas put it back on the plate . “ It's very beautiful , but I can't eat it ! " he said . He took a roll from the plate , but that , too ...
Page 91
... took a spade with him . When they reached the steppe , the morning red was beginning to kindle . They ascended a ... took off his fox fur cap , placed it on the ground and said : " This will be the mark . Start from here , and return ...
... took a spade with him . When they reached the steppe , the morning red was beginning to kindle . They ascended a ... took off his fox fur cap , placed it on the ground and said : " This will be the mark . Start from here , and return ...
Page 92
... took the spade from his man , and stood ready to start . He considered for some moments which way he had better go — it was tempting everywhere . " No matter , " he concluded , " I will go toward the rising sun . ' He turned his face to ...
... took the spade from his man , and stood ready to start . He considered for some moments which way he had better go — it was tempting everywhere . " No matter , " he concluded , " I will go toward the rising sun . ' He turned his face to ...
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The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories William John Bennett No preview available - 1996 |
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