Prince Albert's Golden Precepts: Or, The Opinions and Maxims of His Royal Highness the Prince ConsortS. Low, son, and Company, 1862 - 133 pages |
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It thus gave birth to that part of mathematical science called the calculus of
probabilities , and even established the theory that in the natural world there exist
no certainties at all , but only probabilities . Although this doctrine , destroying
man ' s ...
It thus gave birth to that part of mathematical science called the calculus of
probabilities , and even established the theory that in the natural world there exist
no certainties at all , but only probabilities . Although this doctrine , destroying
man ' s ...
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... quoted as having boasted of the invention of what he is said to have called “ l '
art de grouper les chiffres ; " but if the same ingenuity and enthusiasm which may
have suggested to him this art should have tempted him or others , as historians ...
... quoted as having boasted of the invention of what he is said to have called “ l '
art de grouper les chiffres ; " but if the same ingenuity and enthusiasm which may
have suggested to him this art should have tempted him or others , as historians ...
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The child observes what accident brings before it , and unconsciously forms its
notion of it ; the so - called practical man observes what his special work forces
upon him , and he forms his notions upon it with reference to this particular work .
The child observes what accident brings before it , and unconsciously forms its
notion of it ; the so - called practical man observes what his special work forces
upon him , and he forms his notions upon it with reference to this particular work .
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... thought is communicated with the rapidity , and even by the power , of lightning
. On the other hand , the great principle of division of labour , which may be called
the moving power of civilization , is being extended to all branches of science ...
... thought is communicated with the rapidity , and even by the power , of lightning
. On the other hand , the great principle of division of labour , which may be called
the moving power of civilization , is being extended to all branches of science ...
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A new Association has recently been formed , striving to comprehend in its
investigations and discussions even a still more extended range of subjects , in
what is called “ Social Science . ” These efforts deserve our warmest approbation
and ...
A new Association has recently been formed , striving to comprehend in its
investigations and discussions even a still more extended range of subjects , in
what is called “ Social Science . ” These efforts deserve our warmest approbation
and ...
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Page 1 - ... person ; but it is more peculiarly the duty of those who, under the blessing of Divine Providence, enjoy station, wealth, and education.
Page 44 - I conceive it to be the duty of every educated person closely to watch and study the time in which he lives, and, as far as in him lies, to add his humble mite of individual exertion to further the accomplishment of what he believes Providence to have ordained.
Page 2 - Let them be careful, however, to avoid any dictatorial interference with labour and employment, which frightens away capital, destroys that freedom of thought and independence of action which must remain to every one if he is to work out his own happiness, and impairs that confidence under which alone engagements for mutual benefit are possible.
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Page 106 - ... all, can only embrace a comparatively short space of time, and a small number of experiments. From none of these causes can we hope for much progress ; for the mind, however ingenious, has no materials to work with, and remains in presence of phenomena, the causes of which are hidden from it. But...
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Page 52 - ... the vast number of distinguished men who labour in her sacred cause, and whose achievements, while spreading innumerable benefits, justly attract the admiration of mankind, contrasted strongly in my mind with the consciousness of my own insignificance in this respect. I, a simple .admirer and would-be student of Science, to take the place of the chief and spokesman of the scientific men of the day, assembled in furtherance of their important objects !—the thing appeared to me impossible.
Page 15 - It was peculiar to him that in great things, as in small, all the difficulties and objections occurred to him ; first he would anxiously consider them, pause, and warn against rash resolutions ; but having convinced himself, after a long and careful investigation, that a step was not only right to be taken, but of the practical mode also of safely taking it, it became a necessity and a duty to him to take it ; all his caution and apparent timidity changed into courage and power of action, and at...
Page 7 - ... to know and worship Him, but endowed with the power of self-determination, having reason given him. for his guide. He can develop his faculties, place himself in harmony with his Divine prototype, and attain that happiness which is offered to him on earth, to be completed hereafter in entire union with Him through the mercy of Christ. But he can also leave these faculties unimproved, and miss his mission on earth. He will then sink to the level of the lower animals, forfeit happiness, and separate...
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| Title | Prince Albert's Golden Precepts: Or, The Opinions and Maxims of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort |
| Author | Albert (Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain) |
| Publisher | S. Low, son, and Company, 1862 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 3 okt. 2007 |
| Length | 133 pages |
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