Thoughts on Self-culture Addressed to WomenSimpkin, Marshall & Company, 1872 - 379 pagine |
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... latter , when a higher standard and greater purity prevail . Unfortunately , as passions are more impetuous and more violent than affections , so likewise the influence exercised through them is more irresistible . History , accordingly ...
... latter , when a higher standard and greater purity prevail . Unfortunately , as passions are more impetuous and more violent than affections , so likewise the influence exercised through them is more irresistible . History , accordingly ...
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... latter mode in this place . First . The social condition of woman depends on numerous causes over which we can have no direct control . Men must be the legislators of the world ; the post of authority is theirs , not by assumption , or ...
... latter mode in this place . First . The social condition of woman depends on numerous causes over which we can have no direct control . Men must be the legislators of the world ; the post of authority is theirs , not by assumption , or ...
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... latter , all semblance of study is thrown aside , and every aim directed towards the paltry triumphs of worldly vanity . In the former , amusement was kept secondary ; in the latter , it is made the one serious pursuit of life ; and the ...
... latter , all semblance of study is thrown aside , and every aim directed towards the paltry triumphs of worldly vanity . In the former , amusement was kept secondary ; in the latter , it is made the one serious pursuit of life ; and the ...
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... latter , must be more consulted than their better feelings and opinions , in propor- tion as they are more fitted to be played upon and to become the instruments of subjection . In a man's sober view of life , he would probably always ...
... latter , must be more consulted than their better feelings and opinions , in propor- tion as they are more fitted to be played upon and to become the instruments of subjection . In a man's sober view of life , he would probably always ...
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... latter may often be , still they are placed in professions ; interest and money are employed for their advancement ; and a career of hopeful activity , perhaps of lucrative and honourable employment is before them , if they choose to ...
... latter may often be , still they are placed in professions ; interest and money are employed for their advancement ; and a career of hopeful activity , perhaps of lucrative and honourable employment is before them , if they choose to ...
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