The Works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in Nine Volumes, Τόμος 81813 |
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... Conversation and Study compared III . Rules relating to Observation V. Judgment of Books 7 18 26 IV . Of Books and Reading 31 40 VI . Of Living , Instructions and Lectures of Teachers and Learners 49 51 66 VII . Of Learning a Language ...
... Conversation and Study compared III . Rules relating to Observation V. Judgment of Books 7 18 26 IV . Of Books and Reading 31 40 VI . Of Living , Instructions and Lectures of Teachers and Learners 49 51 66 VII . Of Learning a Language ...
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... conversation , they spread their na- tive riches before the ignorant ; they pride themselves in their own lively images of fancy , and imagine themselves wise and learned ; but they had best avoid the presence of the skilful and the ...
... conversation , they spread their na- tive riches before the ignorant ; they pride themselves in their own lively images of fancy , and imagine themselves wise and learned ; but they had best avoid the presence of the skilful and the ...
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... conversation , which are too haughty and assuming . Audens is a man of learning , and very good company , but his infallible assurance renders his carriage sometimes insupportable . A dogmatical spirit inclines a man to be censorious of ...
... conversation , which are too haughty and assuming . Audens is a man of learning , and very good company , but his infallible assurance renders his carriage sometimes insupportable . A dogmatical spirit inclines a man to be censorious of ...
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... conversation . Think yourself , how easily and how insensibly by one turn of thought he can lead you into a large scene of useful ideas ; he can teach you to lay hold on a clue which may guide your thoughts with safety and ease through ...
... conversation . Think yourself , how easily and how insensibly by one turn of thought he can lead you into a large scene of useful ideas ; he can teach you to lay hold on a clue which may guide your thoughts with safety and ease through ...
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... Conversation , and Study compared . THERE are five eminent means or methods whereby the mind is improved in the knowledge of things , and these are ob- servation , reading , instruction by lectures , conversation , and me- ditation ...
... Conversation , and Study compared . THERE are five eminent means or methods whereby the mind is improved in the knowledge of things , and these are ob- servation , reading , instruction by lectures , conversation , and me- ditation ...
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Σελίδα 7 - DEEPLY possess your mind with the vast importance of a good judgment, and the rich and inestimable advantage of right reasoning. Review the instances of your own misconduct in life; think seriously with yourselves how many follies and sorrows you had escaped, and how much guilt and misery you...
Σελίδα 143 - Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
Σελίδα 106 - Who sees with equal eye, as God of all, A hero perish, or a sparrow fall, Atoms or systems into ruin hurl'd, And now a bubble burst, and now a world.
Σελίδα 94 - If the mind apply itself at first to easier subjects and things near akin to what is already known, and then advance to the more remote and knotty parts of knowledge by slow degrees, it will be able in this manner to cope with great difficulties, and prevail over them with amazing and happy success.
Σελίδα 65 - He that answereth a matter before he heareth it it is folly and shame unto him.
Σελίδα 21 - ... maturity. 4. It is another advantage of reading, that we may review what we have read ; we may consult the page again and again, and meditate on it at successive seasons, in our serenest and retired hours, having the book always at hand...
Σελίδα 31 - General observations drawn from particulars are the jewels of knowledge, comprehending great store in a little room ; but they are therefore to be made with the greater care and caution, lest, if we take counterfeit for true, our loss and shame be the greater when our stock comes to a severe scrutiny.