A multitude of the greatest faults in our neighbours are of less consequence to us than one of the smallest in ourselves. He deserves disappointment who gives with the hope of return, The object of conferring a fceaefit should be the good of the receiver, without regard to any collateral advantage to ourselves. Home is the first and most important school of character. It is there that evary young girl receives fcer best moral training, or her worst % for it is there that she imbibes those principles of conduct which endure through womanhood and old age. •• * J The affections are richer than moneymaking, and the truth-seeking capacities and the richest aff actions are those which bind us Goacioußly jbo the Infinite. Every kind of life is essentially superficial that does not bring the human heart nearer to the lufiaite Presence and Love,
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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 376, 23 July 1903, Page 7
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142Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 376, 23 July 1903, Page 7
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