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... by saying that every doctrine deserving to be called such , was , in its earliest history , a bit of personal experience , a part of the life and being of the soul that gave it birth . The trouble with doctrines in their 246 INTRODUCTION .
... by saying that every doctrine deserving to be called such , was , in its earliest history , a bit of personal experience , a part of the life and being of the soul that gave it birth . The trouble with doctrines in their 246 INTRODUCTION .
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... early education , and , were it possible , I should like to begin life over again in the same lowly style , and to pass through the same hardy train- ing . " That is the kind of spirit that makes heroes . Do not , then , shrink from ...
... early education , and , were it possible , I should like to begin life over again in the same lowly style , and to pass through the same hardy train- ing . " That is the kind of spirit that makes heroes . Do not , then , shrink from ...
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... early take an account of his stock in hand . For what is he naturally fitted ? By this is not meant simply what one desires to do , but what can he do ? For what has he an aptitude ? Wishes , longings , impulses , however good , are not ...
... early take an account of his stock in hand . For what is he naturally fitted ? By this is not meant simply what one desires to do , but what can he do ? For what has he an aptitude ? Wishes , longings , impulses , however good , are not ...
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... early in life select some honest occupation , one that will help develop the nobler faculties of our being , -any occupation that is virtuous is honorable , however humble it may be . On the other hand , a business , whatever of ...
... early in life select some honest occupation , one that will help develop the nobler faculties of our being , -any occupation that is virtuous is honorable , however humble it may be . On the other hand , a business , whatever of ...
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... citizen , in one of his public addresses , said of himself and of his early trials , " I was born in poverty ; want sat by my cradle . I know what it is to ask a mother for bread when she has none to give . 60 SINGLENESS OF AIM .
... citizen , in one of his public addresses , said of himself and of his early trials , " I was born in poverty ; want sat by my cradle . I know what it is to ask a mother for bread when she has none to give . 60 SINGLENESS OF AIM .
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