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Page 17
... scheme there is no temptation held out to the servant by the prospect of
probable extravagant advantages , which tend to transform his providence into
a species of gambling ; by convivial meet ings , which lead him to ulterior
expense ...
... scheme there is no temptation held out to the servant by the prospect of
probable extravagant advantages , which tend to transform his providence into
a species of gambling ; by convivial meet ings , which lead him to ulterior
expense ...
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... to the Empire of the First Napoleon , has it not been the object of great men in
free countries so to consolidate free governments as to give them that force and
unity which should enable them to meet the despot in the field upon something ...
... to the Empire of the First Napoleon , has it not been the object of great men in
free countries so to consolidate free governments as to give them that force and
unity which should enable them to meet the despot in the field upon something ...
Page 37
We meet with people who can say fine sayings , and even do noble actions , but
who are not very fond of dwelling upon the great sayings or noble deeds of other
persons . But , indeed , throughout his career , the Prince was one of those who ...
We meet with people who can say fine sayings , and even do noble actions , but
who are not very fond of dwelling upon the great sayings or noble deeds of other
persons . But , indeed , throughout his career , the Prince was one of those who ...
Page 56
You meet with people against whom nothing in dispraise can well be urged , and
for whom high - sounding panegyrics might justly be written , who yet are not
pleasant , amiable , or loveable . It was not so , however , with the Prince . The
mere ...
You meet with people against whom nothing in dispraise can well be urged , and
for whom high - sounding panegyrics might justly be written , who yet are not
pleasant , amiable , or loveable . It was not so , however , with the Prince . The
mere ...
Page 118
I can assure you that I fully reciprocate these sentiments , and that it has given me
sincere pleasure to meet you , the representatives of all the important towns of
the kingdom , again assembled at a festive board , in token of the unity and ...
I can assure you that I fully reciprocate these sentiments , and that it has given me
sincere pleasure to meet you , the representatives of all the important towns of
the kingdom , again assembled at a festive board , in token of the unity and ...
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Page 88 - Depend upon it, the interests of classes too often contrasted are identical, and it is only ignorance which prevents their uniting for each other's advantage. To dispel that ignorance, to show how man can help man, notwithstanding the complicated state of civilized society, ought to be the aim of every philanthropic person ; but it is more peculiarly the duty of those who, under the blessing of Divine Providence, enjoy station, wealth, and education.
Page 46 - ... whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit ; or a terrace, for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect ; or a tower of state, for a proud mind to raise itself upon : or a fort or commanding ground, for strife and contention ; or a shop, for profit or sale ; and not a rich storehouse, for the glory of the Creator, and the relief of man's estate.
Page 209 - parts of the empire, with one another and " with foreign philosophers and to obtain a " more general attention to the objects of " Science, and a removal of any disadvantages " of a public kind which impede its progress.
Page 46 - ... a couch whereupon to rest a searching and restless spirit; or a terrace for a wandering and variable mind to walk up and down with a fair prospect; or a tower of state for a proud mind to raise itself upon; or a fort or commanding ground for strife and contention; or a shop for profit or sale; and not a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.
Page 227 - We may be justified in hoping, however, that by the gradual diffusion of Science, and its increasing recognition as a principal part of our national education, the public in general, no less than the Legislature and the State, will more and more recognize the claims of Science to their attention; so that it may no longer require the begging-box, but speak to the State like a favoured child to its parent, sure of its parental solicitude for its welfare; that the State will recognize in Science one...
Page 87 - I saw in this offer a proof of your appreciation of my feelings of sympathy and interest for that class of our community which has most of the toil, and least of the enjoyments, of this world.
Page 110 - Nobody, however, who has paid any attention to the peculiar features of our present era, will doubt for a moment that we are living at a period of most wonderful transition, which tends rapidly to accomplish that great end, to which, indeed, all history points the realization of the unity of mankind.
Page 112 - I confidently hope that the first impression which the view of this vast collection will produce upon the spectator will be that of deep thankfulness to the Almighty for the blessings which He has bestowed [upon us already here below ; and the second, the conviction that they can only be realized in proportion to the help which we are prepared to render each other ; therefore, only by peace, love, and ready assistance, not only between individuals, but between the nations of the earth.
Page 188 - Gentlemen, these are startling facts, which render it evident that no extension of the means of education will be of any avail unless this evil, which lies at the root of the whole question, be removed ; and that it is high time that the country should become thoroughly awake to its existence, and prepared to meet it energetically. To impress this upon the public mind is the object of our conference.
Page 191 - ... intrusted to their care, by keeping them from the light of knowledge to bring home to their conviction that it is their duty to exert themselves for their children's education, bearing in mind at the same time that it is not only their most sacred duty, but also their highest privilege. Unless they work with you, your work our work, will be vain ; but you will not fail, I feel sure, in obtaining their co-operation if you remind them of their duty to their God and Creator.
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| Title | The principal speeches and addresses of ... the prince consort [ed. by sir A. Helps]. |
| Author | Albert (consort of Victoria, queen of Gt. Britain.) |
| Editor | sir Arthur Helps |
| Edition | 6 |
| Publisher | Murray, 1862 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 4 aug. 2006 |
| Length | 268 pages |
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