Joseph Lancaster – Purpee Quotes

When obedience to the Divine precepts keeps

Posted on October 26, 2015October 26, 2010 by admin

“When obedience to the Divine precepts keeps pace with knowledge, in the mind of any man, that man is a Christian; and when the fruits of Christianity are produced, that man is a disciple of our blessed Lord, let his profession of religion be what it may.”

— Joseph Lancaster

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Many thousands of youth have been deprived

Posted on March 31, 2015March 31, 2010 by admin

“Many thousands of youth have been deprived of the benefit of education thereby, their morals ruined, and talents irretrievably lost to society, for want of cultivation: while two parties have been idly contending who should bestow it.”

— Joseph Lancaster

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I am persuaded, that if any attempt

Posted on March 9, 2015March 9, 2010 by admin

“I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.”

— Joseph Lancaster

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