Lay Sermons, Addresses, and ReviewsMacmillan and Company, 1870 - 378 pages |
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... the force of men's belief in spontaneity , or in changes other than such as arise out of that definite order itself . Whether these ideas are well or ill founded is not 20 LAY SERMONS , ADDRESSES , AND REVIEWS . [ 1 .
... the force of men's belief in spontaneity , or in changes other than such as arise out of that definite order itself . Whether these ideas are well or ill founded is not 20 LAY SERMONS , ADDRESSES , AND REVIEWS . [ 1 .
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... change of dynasty will be effected . The big chests , the massive brains , the vigorous muscles and stout frames , of the best men will carry the day , whenever it is worth their while to contest the prizes of life with the best women ...
... change of dynasty will be effected . The big chests , the massive brains , the vigorous muscles and stout frames , of the best men will carry the day , whenever it is worth their while to contest the prizes of life with the best women ...
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... " This was the theory of the middle - age university and the design of collegiate foundations in their origin . Time and circumstances have brought about a total change . The 52 [ III . LAY SERMONS , ADDRESSES , AND REVIEWS .
... " This was the theory of the middle - age university and the design of collegiate foundations in their origin . Time and circumstances have brought about a total change . The 52 [ III . LAY SERMONS , ADDRESSES , AND REVIEWS .
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Thomas Henry Huxley. and circumstances have brought about a total change . The colleges no longer promote the researches of science , or direct professional study . Here and there college walls may shelter an occasional student , but not ...
Thomas Henry Huxley. and circumstances have brought about a total change . The colleges no longer promote the researches of science , or direct professional study . Here and there college walls may shelter an occasional student , but not ...
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... changes in this direction will be carried into effect in those strongholds of ancient prescription . In fact , such changes have already been made , and physical science , even now , constitutes a recognised element of the school ...
... changes in this direction will be carried into effect in those strongholds of ancient prescription . In fact , such changes have already been made , and physical science , even now , constitutes a recognised element of the school ...
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