Rather than have it the principal thing in my son's mind, I would gladly have him think that the sun went round the earth, and that the stars were so many spangles set in the bright blue firmament.

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One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity...

One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity...

My object will be, if possible, to form Christian men, for Christian boys I can...

My object will be, if possible, to form Christian men, for Christian boys I can...

One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity...

One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity...

One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity...

One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity...

It was from an old friend who thought he was dying. Anyway, he said, 'Life...

It was from an old friend who thought he was dying. Anyway, he said, 'Life...

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability - it is energy

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability - it is energy

Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must...

Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must...

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability it is energy.

The difference between one man and another is not mere ability it is energy.