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LETTERS OF BENJAMIN JOWETT MAS Benjamin 1817-1893 Jowett,Evelyn 1843-1901 Abbott,Lewis 1830-1908 Campbell No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 17 - I believe the doctrine of the united Church of England and Ireland, as therein set forth, to be agreeable to the Word of God; and in public prayer and administration of the sacraments, I will use the form in the said book prescribed, and none other, except so far as shall be ordered by lawful authority."— 28 & 29 Viet.
Page 44 - For the moral character of the candidates I should trust partly to the examination itself. University experience abundantly shows that in more than nineteen cases out of twenty, men of attainments are also men of character. The perseverance and self-discipline necessary for the acquirement of any considerable amount of knowledge are a great security that a young man has not led a dissolute life.
Page 51 - ... 1. That such a measure will exercise the happiest influence on the education of the lower classes throughout England, acting by the surest of all motives — the desire that a man has of bettering himself in life.
Page 96 - for conscience' sake,' he had no sympathy. His forecasts were often singularly acute. Of the Eastern Question in 1877 he wrote : — ' I want to see the higher civilization of Europe combining against the lower, . . . and offering something like paternal government to Egypt and the East. . . . But then there is such a danger of taking away the government which they have and substituting only
Page 17 - War, but who were unwilling, because unable, to give their unfeigned assent and consent to all and everything contained in the Book of Common Prayer.
Page 244 - Nowhere probably is there more true feeling, and nowhere worse taste, than in a churchyard — both as regards the monuments and the inscriptions.
Page 13 - ... but they are determined to prevent your expressing them. I do not deny that in the present state of the world the expression of them is a matter of great nicety and care, but is it possible to do any good by a system of reticence ? For example, I entirely agree with you that no greater good could be accomplished for religion and morality than the abolition of all subscriptions ; but how will this ever be promoted in the least degree, or how will it be possible for any one in high station ever...
Page 223 - ... becomes calmer and sinks to the flat, almost desperate, coolness of the letters which GWE Russell edited — letters so dull that their appearance after Arnold's death, Gosse tells us, gave a severe setback to his enviable...
Page 199 - ... for making a reputation and gaining a position in politics is when you are out of office. Then you have independence and can act for yourself, and can make a carefully prepared speech. The difference between a man who has made a remarkable speech, whether in or out of Parliament, is enormous. To do it requires not natural eloquence, but a great deal of nerve, great industry, and familiar knowledge of a subject, and feeling about it. I do really believe that for a politician no pains can be too...
Page 199 - Lansdowne: Measures of precaution are never justly appreciated, because when most effectual they are never seen to be necessary. It is only when thought over that the profound and mellow wisdom of this saying is apparent. Or consider this passage from another letter to the same correspondent: I want to urge upon you that the real time for making a reputation and gaining a position in politics is when you are out of office. Then you have independence and can act for yourself, and can make a carefully...