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“Gratitude is a virtue which, according to the general apprehension of mankind, approaches more nearly than almost any other social virtue to justice.”

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Samuel Parr

Samuel Parr was an English writer known for his wit and satire. Born on January 26, 1747, he spent much of his life in Bath, where he wrote extensively. Parr's works often criticized the social and political institutions of his time, earning him both praise and controversy. He passed away on March 6, 1825. more

“Philosophers have very justly remarked that the only solid instruction is that which the pupil brings from his own depths; that the true instruction is not that which transmits notions wholly formed, but that which renders him capable of forming for himself good opinions. That which they have said in regard to the intellectual faculties applies equally to the moral faculties. There is for the soul a spontaneous culture, on which depends all the real progress in perfection.”

Said Real Soul Culture Moral Opinion Progress Depends Capable Intellectual Perfection Regard Depth Notion Philosopher Faculty Instruction Spontaneous Pupils Transmit

Author:Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando

“In the scenes of moral life the soul is at once actor and spectator.”

Soul Actors Moral Scene Spectators Moral Life

Author:Joseph Marie, baron de Gerando

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