“All the youth now in England of free men, who are rich enough to be able to devote themselves to it, be set to learn as long as they are not fit for any other occupation, until they are able to read English writing well.” MenWritingWellsLongEnoughAbleEducationRichYouthFitEnglandOccupationFree ManWriting WellEnglish Writing Author:Alfred the Great
“For in prosperity a man is often puffed up with pride, whereas tribulations chasten and humble him through suffering and sorrow. In the midst of prosperity the mind is elated, and in prosperity a man forgets himself; in hardship he is forced to reflect on himself, even though he be unwilling. In prosperity a man often destroys the good he has done; amidst difficulties he often repairs what he long since did in the way of wickedness.” MenWayMindLongDoneSufferingForgetPrideSorrowDifficultyProsperityHumbleMidstHardshipWickednessUnwillingTribulationForget Him Author:Alfred the Great
“He promoted the education of the parish clergy and wrote: He seems to me a very foolish man, and very wretched, who will not increase his understanding while he is in the world, and ever wish and long to reach that endless life where all shall be made clear.” MenWorldLifeLongMadeSeemsWishUnderstandingEducationClearIncreaseFoolishEndlessWretchedClergyParishFoolish ManEndless Life Author:Alfred the Great
