...merely. But contemplation, though in itfelf valuable, is chiefly refpected as fubfervient to action ; for man is intended to be more an. active than a contemplative being. He accordingly fhows more dignity in action, than in contemplation. Generofity, magnanimity, heroifm,...

...merely. But contemplation, though in itfelf valuable, is chiefly refpedted as fubfervient to action ; for man is intended to be more an active than a contemplative being. He accordingly (hows more dignity in action than in contemplation. Generofity, magnanimity, heroifm,...

...merely. But contemplation, however in itfelf valuable, is chiefly refpe&ed as fubfervient to action ; for man is intended, to Be more an active than a contemplative being. He accordingly fhows more dignity in action than in contemplation : generofity, magnanimity, heroifm,...

...But contemplation, however in itself valuable, is chiefly respected as subservient to action ; for man is intended to be more an active than a contemplative being. He accordingly shows more dignity in action than in contemplation : generosity, magnanimity, heroism,...

...with profound truth to us, but mere sentimental writing to the generation he addressed, he says, " It appears unaccountable that our teachers generally,...contemplative being, the educating of a young man to OUR FIRST SCHOOL — CLASSICAL EDUCATION. 47 behave properly in society, is of still greater importance...

...with profound truth to us, but mere sentimental writing to the generation he addressed, he says, " It appears unaccountable that our teachers generally,...Yet surely, as man is intended to be more an active fhan a contemplative being, the educating of a young man t" bekave properly in society, is of still...

...and his pleasure in it." To the same effect is Lord Kames, who says, in his Hints on Education : " It appears unaccountable that our teachers, generally,...Aristotle down to Locke, books without number have been compiled for cultivating and improving the understanding, few in proportion for cultivating and improving...

...and his pleasure in it." To the same effect is Lord Kames, who says. in his Hints on Education : '' It appears unaccountable that our teachers, generally,...Aristotle down to Locke, books without number have been compiled for cultivating and improving the understanding, few in proportion for cultivating and improving...

...and his pleasure in it." To the same effect is Lord Kames, who eays, in his Hints on Education : " It appears unaccountable that our teachers, generally,...Aristotle down to Locke, books without number have been compiled for cultivating and improving the understanding, few in proportion for cultivating and improving...

...and his pleasure in it." To the snme effect is Lord Kunies, who snys, in his Hints on Education : " It appears unaccountable that our teachers, generally,...From Aristotle down to Locke, books without number liave been compiled for cultivating and improving the understanding, few in proportion for cultivating...