 remains fresh ; and, if there is truth as well as poetry in the familiar lines, " 'Tis education forms the common mind ; Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined," I might not transcend the limits of truth, were I to assert that I owe more of my  The R.I. Schoolmaster - Página 731858Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
 | Benjamin Parsons (of Pensacola.) - 1840 - 408 páginas
...instructors wish them to go, expecting that when they are old they will not depart therefrom ; for " 'T is education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined." And when they have advanced to manhood, their pious Orthodox teachers still treat... | |
 | Louis Aimé Martin - 1842 - 524 páginas
...that purpose, but its objects and obligatio are much higher and much more sacred ; it is said, ' 'TÌ9 education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent the tree 's inclined.' But its beneficial effects are not confined to the commi mind, but all minds take... | |
 | Louis-Aimé Martin - 1842 - 598 páginas
...that purpose, but its objects and obligations are much higher and much more sacred; it is said, ‘Tie education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent the tree's indlin'd.' But its beneficial effects are not confined to the common mind, but all minds take... | |
 | Simon Clough - 1843 - 574 páginas
...Young Men. " I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding."—Proverbs vii., 7. " 'Tis education forms the common mind ; Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined." I should, therefore, prefer to illustrate the infant mind by the young twig, which will yield, at least... | |
 | Mother's magazine and family preacher - 1844
...the true one, the influence of early education and habit is acknowledged to be great and lasting. " 'Tis education forms the common mind; Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined." This sentiment is universally adopted and acted upon, in the various departments... | |
 | 1847 - 558 páginas
...spirit of independence, which true Christianity can give. Begin this in the morning of life— " ' Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined." * The Brethren then gave three hearty cheers; and after the Vicar had politely thanked... | |
 | Alexander Pope - 1847 - 524 páginas
...diamond blaze, We prize the stronger effort of his power, And justly set the gem above the flower. Tis education forms the common mind; Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclin'd. 150 Boastful and rough, your first son is a 'squire; The next a tradesman, meek, and... | |
 | Isaac Dowd Williamson - 1847 - 262 páginas
...difficulty of turning aside from ass< tions and modes of thought fixed upon us by cation and habit. " 'Tis education forms the common mind ; Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined." The twig may indeed be bent with ease; but v the tree is grown it requires the strength... | |
 | Samuel Wright - 1847 - 46 páginas
...rule, men are not good, or are not learned,because they have not been properly disciplined. " 'T is education forms the common mind; Just as the twig is bent, the tree "a inclined." Infiise right precepts into the boy, and see that he loves and cherishes them—and... | |
 | Alexander Pope, William Charles Macready - 1849 - 646 páginas
...diamond blaze, We prize the stronger effort of his power, And justly set the gem above the flower. 'Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent, the tree 's inclined. Boastful and rough, your first son is a 'squire ; The next a tradesman, meek, and... | |
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