 Among the first, perhaps the very first, instrument for the improvement of the condition of men is knowledge, and to the acquisition of much of the knowledge adapted to the wants, the comforts, and enjoyments of human life public institutions and seminaries...  Prospectusby American Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge - 1837Full view - About this book
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...and indispensible, as the usurpation of power not granted is criminal and odious. Almost the first, perhaps the very first instrument for the improvement...institutions and seminaries of learning are essential. So convinced of this was the first of my predecessors in this office, now first in the memory, as living,... | |
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...odious. Among the first, perhaps the very first instrument for the improvement of the condition of man, is knowledge ; and to the acquisition of much of the...institutions and seminaries of learning are essential. So convinced of this was the first of my predecessors in this office, now first in the memory, as,... | |
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