Strictures on the Modern System of Female Education: With a View of the Principles and Conduct Prevalent Among Women of Rank and Fortune, Bind 2T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies, 1799 - 327 sider |
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... exercise them as inftruments for the acquifition of fame and the promoting of pleasure , is fubverfive of her delicacy as a woman , and contrary to the fpirit of a Chriftian . Study , therefore , is to be confidered as the means of ...
... exercise them as inftruments for the acquifition of fame and the promoting of pleasure , is fubverfive of her delicacy as a woman , and contrary to the fpirit of a Chriftian . Study , therefore , is to be confidered as the means of ...
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... their understandings , than to exercise them ; and ladies , in return , are too much addicted to make their court by lending themselves to this spirit of trifling ; they often avoid to make use of what abili ties I they [ 43 ]
... their understandings , than to exercise them ; and ladies , in return , are too much addicted to make their court by lending themselves to this spirit of trifling ; they often avoid to make use of what abili ties I they [ 43 ]
Side 44
... exercise the powers of mind which women actually poffefs ; but would even awaken energies which they do not know they poffefs ; and men of fenfe would find their account in doing this , for their own talents , would be more highly rated ...
... exercise the powers of mind which women actually poffefs ; but would even awaken energies which they do not know they poffefs ; and men of fenfe would find their account in doing this , for their own talents , would be more highly rated ...
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... exercise , abler by diffusion , and richer by communication . But the taste of general fociety is not favourable to improvement . The seriouf- nefs with which the most frivolous fubjects are agitated , and the levity with which the most ...
... exercise , abler by diffusion , and richer by communication . But the taste of general fociety is not favourable to improvement . The seriouf- nefs with which the most frivolous fubjects are agitated , and the levity with which the most ...
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... exercise and improvement of our virtues ; as a means for promoting the glory of our Creator and the good and happiness of our fellow - creatures . Well - bred and intelli- gent Chriftians are not , when they join in fociety , to ...
... exercise and improvement of our virtues ; as a means for promoting the glory of our Creator and the good and happiness of our fellow - creatures . Well - bred and intelli- gent Chriftians are not , when they join in fociety , to ...
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Side 265 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Side 233 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Side 284 - Verily, verily I fay unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot fee the kingdom of God.
Side 198 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Side 316 - Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard : I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
Side 263 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Side 287 - Behold, I ftand at the door, and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will fup with him, and he with me...
Side 238 - If any man will come after me, let him deny himfelf, and take up his crofs and follow me.
Side 291 - He is now exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and forgiveness of sin.