The Debater: a New Theory of the Art of Speaking: Being a Series of Complete Debates, Outlines of Debates, and Questions for Discussion with References to the Best Sources of InformationLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1846 - 294 pagina's |
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Pagina ix
... practice of recitation . There is no communication of knowledge no education of the mind in habits of thought and reflection — no formation of opinion , conviction , and belief : but the scholar merely learns and repeats certain ...
... practice of recitation . There is no communication of knowledge no education of the mind in habits of thought and reflection — no formation of opinion , conviction , and belief : but the scholar merely learns and repeats certain ...
Pagina xi
... practice of discussion forms a much better exercise for the student , than the fatiguing reci- tation system which is now pursued . It teaches him at once Thought , Style , and Delivery : thought , in the preparation which is requisite ...
... practice of discussion forms a much better exercise for the student , than the fatiguing reci- tation system which is now pursued . It teaches him at once Thought , Style , and Delivery : thought , in the preparation which is requisite ...
Pagina 44
... practice is now no longer justifiable in any sup- posable case . - In the first place , Capital Punishment is con- demned by policy . It is an undeniable fact — a fact so well known as to call for no proof from -- me that crime ...
... practice is now no longer justifiable in any sup- posable case . - In the first place , Capital Punishment is con- demned by policy . It is an undeniable fact — a fact so well known as to call for no proof from -- me that crime ...
Pagina 48
... Practice , ( for the Almighty was the head of the Jewish commu- nity ) that Capital Punishment is enjoined , he will not repeat his inconsiderate assertion - that the gallows is repugnant to our religion . - Not having had much time for ...
... Practice , ( for the Almighty was the head of the Jewish commu- nity ) that Capital Punishment is enjoined , he will not repeat his inconsiderate assertion - that the gallows is repugnant to our religion . - Not having had much time for ...
Pagina 50
... - self . And the practice not only misleads , but bru- talizes , the minds of a people . They are rendered familiar with death , and are therefore made all the more capable of inflicting it . A man who wit- 50 THE DEBATER .
... - self . And the practice not only misleads , but bru- talizes , the minds of a people . They are rendered familiar with death , and are therefore made all the more capable of inflicting it . A man who wit- 50 THE DEBATER .
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Pagina 170 - For softness she and sweet attractive grace, He for God only, she for God in him: His fair large front and eye sublime declared Absolute rule; and hyacinthine locks Round from his parted forelock manly hung Clustering, but not beneath his shoulders broad...
Pagina 180 - O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength ; but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.
Pagina 176 - Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's; then if thou fall'st, O Cromwell, Thou fall'st a blessed martyr!
Pagina 180 - All murder'd: for within the hollow crown That rounds the mortal temples of a king Keeps Death his court, and there the antick sits, Scoffing his state and grinning at his pomp...
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Pagina 181 - Shall be unsaid for me : against the threats Of malice or of sorcery, or that power Which erring men call Chance, this I hold firm, Virtue may be assail'd, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not enthrall'd ; Yea even that which mischief meant most harm, Shall in the happy trial prove most glory...
Pagina 7 - Hints to Mothers, for the Management of their Health during the Period of Pregnancy and in the Lying-in Room: With an Exposure of Popular Errors in connexion with those subjects, &c.
Pagina 19 - Let him follow me! By Oppression's woes and pains! By your sons in servile chains! We will drain our dearest veins, But they shall be free! •Lay the proud usurpers low ! Tyrants fall in every foe ! Liberty's in every blow! Let us do or die...