It inspired men with a tender zeal for the truth, and by establishing the necessity of a body of teachers for the instruction of nations, made studiousness and intellectual application indispensable in a great number of persons.
Morley reflects on the transformative power of education and the role of teachers in society.
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With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.
How should we look in the face of the civilised world if we had so turned our back upon our duty and sovereign task?
I think they will commit a great error if they take this course.
What I expect is a healthful, slow fermentation in many minds, working towards the final product.
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