The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral StoriesWilliam John Bennett Silver Burdett Press, 1996 - 384 pages This is William J. Bennett's version of his best-selling Book of Virtues, assembled with the younger generation in mind. The truth of the stories, folk-tales, and poems included in the book has been tested through time, and readers of all ages have treasured them for their wisdom. |
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Page 75
... honor . Suppose such a thing could happen to such a man as myself , I thought , what would I not do to receive him ! But that man gave him no reception at all . Well , friend , as I was thinking of this , I began to doze , and as I ...
... honor . Suppose such a thing could happen to such a man as myself , I thought , what would I not do to receive him ! But that man gave him no reception at all . Well , friend , as I was thinking of this , I began to doze , and as I ...
Page 108
... Honor the charge they made ! Honor the Light Brigade— Noble six hundred ! The Chest of Broken Glass Responsibilities of parents and children 108 THE BOOK OF VIRTUES.
... Honor the charge they made ! Honor the Light Brigade— Noble six hundred ! The Chest of Broken Glass Responsibilities of parents and children 108 THE BOOK OF VIRTUES.
Page 313
... honor . Then the prince shall lead this man , on horseback , through the city and proclaim to the people that he is the man whom the king delights to honor . " " Good ! " said the king . " Now hurry and do exactly as you have said ...
... honor . Then the prince shall lead this man , on horseback , through the city and proclaim to the people that he is the man whom the king delights to honor . " " Good ! " said the king . " Now hurry and do exactly as you have said ...
Contents
SELFDISCIPLINE | 10 |
James Baldwin | 22 |
The Flies and the Honey Pot Aesop | 37 |
Copyright | |
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