Word: sons
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...restricted to them-(1). Webster's political attitude at the time of his 7th of Mar Speech. (2.) Did the circumstances justify Webster s argument in the White murder case ?. (3). Is Mr. Arnold's estimate of Emerson adequate ? (4). Can Emerson be truly called a "Spiritual Son of Carlyle ?" (5). Was Carlyle's life in accord with his teaching ? (6). Can Mr. Fronde be justified for revealing the private life of Carlyle ? (7). The political economy of the "Deserted Village." A short synopsis, simply to indicate the main points in the argument, will be due on Thursday, April 23rd...
During the two or three years before his entrance to college, it is true, the boy feels some dim forebodings of trouble ahead; but a decisive step to meet it is seldom taken. Human nature is weak, and the issue is generally avoided, while the anxious son consoles himself with the thought that years may bring wisdom to the dear parents...
...power, as is so common, is on the side of wrong; and if a parent is obstinate, much trouble may be experienced in managing him. So frequently is this the fact that one hears every day of undutiful fathers usurping the reins of family government and ruling in their son's stead...
...then is this danger to be met? No general rule can be given. Each son must decide for himself in accordance with the peculiarities of his own especial parent. However, let not the son swerve an instant from his duty; knowing the true course, let him follow it, remembering that the persistent elbowing of the little wave gradually crowds aside the giant cliff. Let him complain unceasingly, let him be alternately sulky, gloomy, and petulant, let him if necessary even resort to desperate dissipation,- and success is almost inevitable...
...Waters and Son...