American Quarterly Review, Volume 17Robert Walsh Carey, Lea & Carey, 1835 - American literature |
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... influences , and the true end of philosophy , in in- citing to worthy actions . And finally , he may well and worthily appreciate the great truth , that as with individuals so with na- tions , there is no true greatness , and no ...
... influences , and the true end of philosophy , in in- citing to worthy actions . And finally , he may well and worthily appreciate the great truth , that as with individuals so with na- tions , there is no true greatness , and no ...
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... influence of any system of education may be fairly tested by the productions of the intellect of the nation which adopts it . We mean the average production , for by that we must judge of the standard of attainment . Great minds are ...
... influence of any system of education may be fairly tested by the productions of the intellect of the nation which adopts it . We mean the average production , for by that we must judge of the standard of attainment . Great minds are ...
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... influence of enlarged views , a purified taste , and that generous education which humanizes while it enlightens , and which , seconding the influence of free institutions , shall pro- duce among the people a greater aptitude for ...
... influence of enlarged views , a purified taste , and that generous education which humanizes while it enlightens , and which , seconding the influence of free institutions , shall pro- duce among the people a greater aptitude for ...
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... influence . Industry revives and flourishes as it leads the way to new wants . The general mind advances , as the means of enjoyment are thus placed within the reach of all . The con- venient succeeds the rude , and men begin to look ...
... influence . Industry revives and flourishes as it leads the way to new wants . The general mind advances , as the means of enjoyment are thus placed within the reach of all . The con- venient succeeds the rude , and men begin to look ...
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... influence ? Who believes or imagines it , who has watched the working of events for the last six years ? " Cum jam semianimum laceravit Flavius orbem Ultimus , et calvo servivit Roma Neroni . " * Who , for instance , would recognise the ...
... influence ? Who believes or imagines it , who has watched the working of events for the last six years ? " Cum jam semianimum laceravit Flavius orbem Ultimus , et calvo servivit Roma Neroni . " * Who , for instance , would recognise the ...
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