The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral StoriesThis 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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... most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house.
But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts
these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are
wisest.
... most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house.
But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts
these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are
wisest.
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In other words, real friends give each other virtues, or “good things,” as Aristotle
put it. Friends give loyalty to one another, as in the story Of Jonathan and David
in this chapter. They give trust as in the story of Damon and Pythias. They give ...
In other words, real friends give each other virtues, or “good things,” as Aristotle
put it. Friends give loyalty to one another, as in the story Of Jonathan and David
in this chapter. They give trust as in the story of Damon and Pythias. They give ...
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My father would give me great store Of all needful things for a wedding portion.
But I may not be your bride, nor the bride Of any man of the tribe. The great Lord
of the Sun has laid his commands on me, forbidding me to marry.” The heart of ...
My father would give me great store Of all needful things for a wedding portion.
But I may not be your bride, nor the bride Of any man of the tribe. The great Lord
of the Sun has laid his commands on me, forbidding me to marry.” The heart of ...
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Crítica de los usuarios - gaillamontagne - LibraryThing(6 hours) I bought the cassett version at a thrift store and it was the edited version. This book was extremely enteraining. Bennett wants to communicate the value of positive character traits from ... Leer comentario completo
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Crítica de los usuarios - EllieGiles - LibraryThingThis collection offers a wide array of different types of writing, including Fiction, Non-fiction, Action, Mystery, Fantasy, Fables, and Poems. It is a great book to use during a read-aloud. This ... Leer comentario completo
Contenido
INTRODUCTION | 10 |
Anger Charles and Mary Lamb | 16 |
Seeing Gold | 28 |
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Términos y frases comunes
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories |
| Editor | William John Bennett |
| Edición | ilustrada |
| Editor | Silver Burdett Press, 1996 |
| ISBN | 0382249232, 9780382249235 |
| Largo | 384 páginas |
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