Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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Page 17
... respect due to magisterial authority , and its influence over the scholar . It is a material and , perhaps , un- avoidable defect , in the system of education at public schools , that the necessity of regulating instruction , by general ...
... respect due to magisterial authority , and its influence over the scholar . It is a material and , perhaps , un- avoidable defect , in the system of education at public schools , that the necessity of regulating instruction , by general ...
Page 20
... respect and affection : " I knew him ( he writes ) from the early age of eight or nine , " and he was always an uncommon boy . Great abilities , great parti- ❝cularity of thinking , fondness for writing verses and plays of various ...
... respect and affection : " I knew him ( he writes ) from the early age of eight or nine , " and he was always an uncommon boy . Great abilities , great parti- ❝cularity of thinking , fondness for writing verses and plays of various ...
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... respect due to his superior talents and un- rivalled erudition ; and he was frequently quoted by Dr. Sumner , as the ornament of his school , and as an example for imitation . He had not only distinguished himself by the extent of his ...
... respect due to his superior talents and un- rivalled erudition ; and he was frequently quoted by Dr. Sumner , as the ornament of his school , and as an example for imitation . He had not only distinguished himself by the extent of his ...
Page 48
... respect to your doubts , on the supposed allegory of Hafez , much may be said . I am rather inclined to believe , that the mystical exposition of this great poet , by the Mahommedans , may be imputed to their venera- tion and respect ...
... respect to your doubts , on the supposed allegory of Hafez , much may be said . I am rather inclined to believe , that the mystical exposition of this great poet , by the Mahommedans , may be imputed to their venera- tion and respect ...
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... respecting Hafez . * After the death of this great man , some of the religious were disposed to deny his body the right of sepulture , alleging , in objection , the licentiousness of his poetry . After a long dispute , they left the ...
... respecting Hafez . * After the death of this great man , some of the religious were disposed to deny his body the right of sepulture , alleging , in objection , the licentiousness of his poetry . After a long dispute , they left the ...
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