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... better because of his example . For models are always more effective and valuable than mere rules . They teach both quicker and better . So Christ came and " left us an example that we should follow in His steps . " What is true of the ...
... better because of his example . For models are always more effective and valuable than mere rules . They teach both quicker and better . So Christ came and " left us an example that we should follow in His steps . " What is true of the ...
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... better than they are now doing , if they only knew how . This book is designed to help such . While its writers cannot travel the road of life for you , and so give that perfect knowledge that can only be had by actual experience , yet ...
... better than they are now doing , if they only knew how . This book is designed to help such . While its writers cannot travel the road of life for you , and so give that perfect knowledge that can only be had by actual experience , yet ...
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... better , more kindly , and less expensive instructor than experience , and the many life lessons here fur- nished will , if rightly learned , aid you in your effort to make noble use of the talents intrusted to your keeping . Whatever ...
... better , more kindly , and less expensive instructor than experience , and the many life lessons here fur- nished will , if rightly learned , aid you in your effort to make noble use of the talents intrusted to your keeping . Whatever ...
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... Better , a thou- sand times better , the waters of a Lethe , than such an im- mortality of shame . What does success mean ? To many , perhaps to most , it means the gathering of much of gold , of stocks , of lands . America has a ...
... Better , a thou- sand times better , the waters of a Lethe , than such an im- mortality of shame . What does success mean ? To many , perhaps to most , it means the gathering of much of gold , of stocks , of lands . America has a ...
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... better and nobler faculties . And in such case his wealth is woe- fully expensive to him . What a curse money becomes to its owner , when it causes him to sacrifice all honor , all gratitude , all friendship , and love ! In the sight of ...
... better and nobler faculties . And in such case his wealth is woe- fully expensive to him . What a curse money becomes to its owner , when it causes him to sacrifice all honor , all gratitude , all friendship , and love ! In the sight of ...
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