Advice to the Teens; Or, Practical Helps Towards the Formation of One's Own CharacterFenner, 1818 - 194 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 19
... bits are not worth regarding ; see how the heap rises ; nor let the youth give up the habit of reading , be- cause it is only a few minutes at a time which he can lawfully devote to it . When there is a book at hand , the excite- 19.
... bits are not worth regarding ; see how the heap rises ; nor let the youth give up the habit of reading , be- cause it is only a few minutes at a time which he can lawfully devote to it . When there is a book at hand , the excite- 19.
Σελίδα 44
... rise . While he who thinks little , though much he reads , or much he sees , can hardly call any thing he has his own . He trades with borrowed capital , and is in the high road to literary , or mental bankruptcy . CHAP . VI . THE ...
... rise . While he who thinks little , though much he reads , or much he sees , can hardly call any thing he has his own . He trades with borrowed capital , and is in the high road to literary , or mental bankruptcy . CHAP . VI . THE ...
Σελίδα 56
... to con- sist of pounds and guineas , though they should amount to thousands ; but add , in a side column at least , virtues and vices ; principles lost ; pestiferous maxims infused ; character sinking as wealth rises ; 56.
... to con- sist of pounds and guineas , though they should amount to thousands ; but add , in a side column at least , virtues and vices ; principles lost ; pestiferous maxims infused ; character sinking as wealth rises ; 56.
Σελίδα 57
Isaac Taylor. pestiferous maxims infused ; character sinking as wealth rises ; possible eminence , bought and paid for by so much conscience absolutely parted with , either by driblets or in one lump . Religion chased from the inner ...
Isaac Taylor. pestiferous maxims infused ; character sinking as wealth rises ; possible eminence , bought and paid for by so much conscience absolutely parted with , either by driblets or in one lump . Religion chased from the inner ...
Σελίδα 75
... rise continually ; every time you meet will a discerning eye perceive in what manner you̟ regard her ; you would be sorry that any one who watched you should discover a want of good breeding in you , in any instance - say especially in ...
... rise continually ; every time you meet will a discerning eye perceive in what manner you̟ regard her ; you would be sorry that any one who watched you should discover a want of good breeding in you , in any instance - say especially in ...
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Σελίδα 72 - The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
Σελίδα 35 - Accustom yourself, therefore, to thinking. Set yourself to understand whatever you see or read. To join thinking with reading is one of the first maxims, and one of the easiest operations.
Σελίδα 113 - The very presence of a respectable female will often restrain those from evil, whose hearts are nevertheless full of it. It is not easy to talk, or to look obscenely, or even to behave with rudeness and ill manners under such restraint.
Σελίδα 34 - The constitution may be fixed, while the judgment is immature ; the limbs may be strong, while the reasoning is feeble. Many who can run, and jump, and bear any fatigue, can not observe, can not examine, can not reason or judge, contrive or execute, — because they do not think.
Σελίδα 120 - Now 127 shall I have to conduct my sisters home. I wish they would not go out. I hate to dance after them of all persons." To gallant a sister, in such a case, is her due. You are paying respect to yourself, when you suppose you are capable of, and suitable for such a service. She could, perhaps, come home very well by herself; but it would be a sad reflection on you were she to do so. She knows your honour and interest better.
Σελίδα 35 - ... better than to read the whole, where mere reading is the only object. If the work does not set you to thinking, either you or the author must be very deficient. 3. Great stores of knowledge are in some cases accumulated without making the man wise ; because, though he has read, and remembers perhaps, he has never duly considered. It is most conducive to health to let one meal digest before we take another ; it might be equally beneficial not to take up another book, perhaps not to pass to another...
Σελίδα 36 - To sit five minutes utterly vacant, is not easy, even to minds the most absent. But to mark the various fancies which flit across the imagination, though a duty, a pleasure of high degree, is what we often neglect. To cure this negligence is the object of this chapter. Be not indolent, be not careless, watch your own thoughts, it will teach you the art of thinking. Accustom yourself to set them each to their proper service. You will have more work done, and better. Mind can work upon itself, and...
Σελίδα 117 - ... a man must go round through a train of argumentation to discover. Their tact is delicate, and therefore quicker in operation. Sometimes, it is true, their judgment will be not only prompt, but hasty and not well formed. Your own judgment must assist you here. Do not, however, proudly despise hers, but examine it ; it will generally well repay the trouble : and the habit of deferring to her opinion will generate in you much consideration, much self-command, much propriety of conduct. Well do we...
Σελίδα 117 - Endeavor to restore familiar connexion with her. Whatever judgment your father may have, and far be it from me to undervalue it, yet your mother's opinion is not only another help to your own, but, as a woman's, it has its peculiar character, and may have its appropriate value. Women sometimes see at a glance what a man must go round through a train of argumentation to discover. Their tact is delicate, and therefore quicker in operation. Sometimes, it is true, their judgment will be not only prompt,...
Σελίδα 118 - Have you a sister? — Have you several of them? Then you are favorably situated; especially if one of them is older than yourself. She has done playing with dolls, and you with bats and balls. She is more womanly; her carriage becomes dignified. Do not oblige her, by your boyish behavior, to keep you at a distance. Try to deserve the character of her friend. She will sometimes look to you for little services, which require strength and agility; let her look up to you for judgment, steadiness, and...