An Address Delivered Before the New York Historical Society, February 23, 1852 by Daniel Webster. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1852 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.
An Address Delivered Before the New York Historical Society, February 23, 1852 by Daniel Webster. This book is a reproduction of the original book pub...
Beginning of the third century of New England history. Let us rejoice that we behold this day. Let us be thankful that we have lived to see the bright and happy breaking of the auspicious morn which commences the third century of the history of New England. Auspicious, indeed, -bringing a happiness beyond the common allotment of Providence to men, -full of present joy, and gilding with bright beams the prospect of futurity, is the dawn that awakens us to the commemoration of the landing of the Pilgrim
Beginning of the third century of New England history. Let us rejoice that we behold this day. Let us be thankful that we have lived to see the bright...
The wisdom of the classroom is too often "art tongue-tied by authority," and hence it is not wisdom at all, but a sham and a pretence. Not until pupils rise to the spontaneity which betokens a genuine love for the work in hand do they secure the richest results. The publication of the masterpieces of the epic, the lyric, and the drama; of the novel, the essay, and the oration, in a convenient form and at such a price as to bring them within the reach of our schools, makes it inexcusable if pupils are allowed to be ignorant of the great literary, ethical, and artistic impulses which have...
The wisdom of the classroom is too often "art tongue-tied by authority," and hence it is not wisdom at all, but a sham and a pretence. Not until pupil...
