Mentor, or The moral conduct of youth from the academy to manhood. The youth's preceptor; or, The academy to manhood ... To which is added an essay on the extensive utility, advantages & amusement, of mathematical learning, etcSherwood, Neely&Jones, 1809 - 286 páginas |
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... but the , most vigorous exertion alone can enable you to regain its summit , after re- peated falls back again in the arduous attempt , if ever at all . Beware , Beware , therefore , of quitting for a moment your MENTOR . 35.
... but the , most vigorous exertion alone can enable you to regain its summit , after re- peated falls back again in the arduous attempt , if ever at all . Beware , Beware , therefore , of quitting for a moment your MENTOR . 35.
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... exertion ; but those who keep clear of debt , work with cheerfulness , energy , and hope , knowing that what they earn is for them- selves , and not another . In short , the torment- ing thought of being in debt disturbs your re- pose ...
... exertion ; but those who keep clear of debt , work with cheerfulness , energy , and hope , knowing that what they earn is for them- selves , and not another . In short , the torment- ing thought of being in debt disturbs your re- pose ...
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... exertion in the mind --- to the extreme increase of which , nothing contributes so much as drink- ing to excess , and particularly that species of li- quor , we term spirits , which are the certain bane . of the constitution , both ...
... exertion in the mind --- to the extreme increase of which , nothing contributes so much as drink- ing to excess , and particularly that species of li- quor , we term spirits , which are the certain bane . of the constitution , both ...
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... exertions of useful life ; and in so great a proportion has this bias of thinking gained upon me , that business and useful employment now form my only constant pleasure ; all former supposed scenes and empty dreams of ideal happiness ...
... exertions of useful life ; and in so great a proportion has this bias of thinking gained upon me , that business and useful employment now form my only constant pleasure ; all former supposed scenes and empty dreams of ideal happiness ...
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... faculties , renders us incapable of study and energy of thought , heavy and dull of comprehension , languid , and incapable of those active exertions necessary to discharge the the duties we owe to Heaven , society , our 66 MENTOR .
... faculties , renders us incapable of study and energy of thought , heavy and dull of comprehension , languid , and incapable of those active exertions necessary to discharge the the duties we owe to Heaven , society , our 66 MENTOR .
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Mentor, Or, the Moral Conductor of Youth: From the Academy to Manhood ... David Morrice Sin vista previa disponible - 2016 |
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