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“A boy's mind is not so easily sullied as a girl's.... Undesirable knowledge is not an equal shock to the moral nature.”

Quote by Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Book:Principles of Education, Drawn from Nature and Revelation, and Applied to Female Education in the Upper Classes

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Principles of Education, Drawn from Nature and Revelation, and Applied to Female Education in the Upper Classes

The book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of education, drawing inspiration from both natural and religious sources, and applies these principles specifically to the education of women from high social strata. more

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Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Elizabeth Missing Sewell, an English author born in February 1815 and died in August 1906, is known for her delicate emotions and profound moral exploration in her works, mainly focusing on children's literature. more

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