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14 ページ - And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.
11 ページ - With borders long the rivers: that Earth now Seem'd like to Heaven a seat where gods might dwell Or wander with delight, and love to haunt Her sacred shades...
16 ページ - Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand ; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every...
15 ページ - Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
15 ページ - All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of children.
14 ページ - I think with you, that the life of a husbandman of all others is the most delectable. It is honorable, it is amusing, and, with judicious management, it is profitable. To see plants rise from the earth and flourish by the superior skill and bounty of the laborer fills a contemplative mind with ideas which are more easy to be conceived than expressed.
376 ページ - The fiery courser, when he hears from far The sprightly trumpets, and the shouts of war. Pricks up his ears ; and, trembling with delight, Shifts place, and paws, and hopes the promis'd fight. On his right shoulder his thick mane reclin'd, Ruffles at speed, and dances in the wind. His horny hoofs are jetty black and round ; His chine is double ; starting with a bound .He turns the turf, and shakes the solid ground. Tire from his eyes, clouds from his nostrils flow : He bears his rider headlong on...
15 ページ - The proud throne shall crumble, The diadem shall wane, The tribes of earth shall humble The pride of those who reign ; And War shall lay his pomp away ;— The fame that heroes cherish, The glory earned in deadly fray Shall fade, decay, and perish. Honor waits, o'er all the Earth, Through endless generations, The art that calls her harvests forth, And feeds the expectant nations.
203 ページ - That the cutting off the forests accounts very largely for this change he considers as sure as that effect follows cause, and the result is hastened by the reckless methods in use. Instead of cutting timber that is matured, everything is cut to the size of...
328 ページ - March, 1891, the respective ingredients could be bought at retail for cash in our large markets, in the raw materials, which are the regular source of supply.

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