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... , as they are at present constituted , so long as bodily exercises are so little varied , and so dissociated from nature and common things , and every boy has to go through the same mechanical mill . INTRODUCTION . 19.
... , as they are at present constituted , so long as bodily exercises are so little varied , and so dissociated from nature and common things , and every boy has to go through the same mechanical mill . INTRODUCTION . 19.
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... thing should be taken up seriously as a regular part of the school exercises . By this means we should not only have an- other form of healthy outdoor exercise provided for the boys , but the country would be filled with men who could ...
... thing should be taken up seriously as a regular part of the school exercises . By this means we should not only have an- other form of healthy outdoor exercise provided for the boys , but the country would be filled with men who could ...
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... things usually existing at the present time in our great Public Schools . During the football season most boys are supposed to play about three times a week . But this rule is by no means rigorously enforced throughout the school , and ...
... things usually existing at the present time in our great Public Schools . During the football season most boys are supposed to play about three times a week . But this rule is by no means rigorously enforced throughout the school , and ...
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... things , large sums of money will be expended to erect museums , art schools , and the like . How can such a state of things be defended ? Surely no boy ought to be prevented from playing either football or cricket whenever he wishes to ...
... things , large sums of money will be expended to erect museums , art schools , and the like . How can such a state of things be defended ? Surely no boy ought to be prevented from playing either football or cricket whenever he wishes to ...
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... things being equal , the members of this one house will be likely to possess clearer heads , sweeter tempers , healthier blood , and purer hearts , and be more naturally inclined to do the thing that is right , than the members of the ...
... things being equal , the members of this one house will be likely to possess clearer heads , sweeter tempers , healthier blood , and purer hearts , and be more naturally inclined to do the thing that is right , than the members of the ...
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