Part 21 (1/2)

The dutifulness of children is the foundation of all virtues

--_Cicero_

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His cares are eased with intervals of bliss: His little children, cli for a kiss, Welcoht

--_Dryden_

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A BAD EXAMPLE

Whatever parent gives his children good instruction, and sets theing them food in one hand, and poison in the other

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Children have neither past nor future; and what scarcely ever happens to us, they enjoy the present

--_La Bruyere_

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An honorable life is the best legacy a father can leave to his children

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Children should not be flattered, but they should be encouraged They should not be so praised as to make them vain and proud, but they should be commended when they do well

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Children are excellent physiognomists, and soon discover their real friends

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_Dr Guthrie_--He believed--to use his oords--that ”where parents will never punish their children, those children will punish them”

_From Dr Guthrie's Memoir_

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Indulgence to children breeds ingratitude