Selections From the Writings of Fenelon
Selections From the Writings of Fenelon
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Hence it is that promising children, who are celebrated at five years of age, fall into neglect and are forgotten as they grow older. Of all the faculties of children, reason is the only one on which we can depend ; if we cultivate it carefully, it always grows with them. The graces of childhood pass away ; vivacity vanishes ; even tenderness of heart is often lost ; for the passions and the society of men insensi* biy harden the young, in their intercourse with the world. Try then to discover,... through the graces of childhood, whether the character you have to form be wanting in curiosity, and insensible to virtuous ambi* 152 ON THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS.
tion. In this case it is almost impossible for those who have the care of the child, not to be disheart* ened by a labor that affords so little interest. We must hasten to touch all the springs of the soul, that we may awaken it from this slumber. Be careful not to fatigue it, not to overload memory ; endeavor to animate it ; do not fear to show it all of which it is capable.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Hence it is that promising children, who are celebrated at five years of age, fall into neglect and are forgotten as they grow older. Of all the faculties of children, reason is the only one on which we can depend ; if we cultivate it carefully, it always grows with them. The graces of childhood pass away ; vivacity vanishes ; even tenderness of heart is often lost ; for the passions and the society of men insensi* biy harden the young, in their intercourse with the world. Try then to discover,... through the graces of childhood, whether the character you have to form be wanting in curiosity, and insensible to virtuous ambi* 152 ON THE EDUCATION OF GIRLS.
tion. In this case it is almost impossible for those who have the care of the child, not to be disheart* ened by a labor that affords so little interest. We must hasten to touch all the springs of the soul, that we may awaken it from this slumber. Be careful not to fatigue it, not to overload memory ; endeavor to animate it ; do not fear to show it all of which it is capable.
What to read after Selections From the Writings of Fenelon?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Fénelon, François De Salignac De La Mothe-, 1651-1715 to read onlineMoreLess
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