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... knowledge of writing : and accordingly we find that the Chinese , in the most remote periods to which their historians can direct us , were engaged in devising signs to express and give permanency to their ideas . They were successful ...
... knowledge of writing : and accordingly we find that the Chinese , in the most remote periods to which their historians can direct us , were engaged in devising signs to express and give permanency to their ideas . They were successful ...
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... knowledge of any of the languages of Europe ; or than would be required for the Chinese , if it were expressed in a more simple character . Perhaps one half of the time might be saved ; or if the child was allowed to be at school the ...
... knowledge of any of the languages of Europe ; or than would be required for the Chinese , if it were expressed in a more simple character . Perhaps one half of the time might be saved ; or if the child was allowed to be at school the ...
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... knowledge of sounds is so closely connect- ed with the science of government , that those only who understand the science of music are fit to perform the duties of rulers . Viewed in this light it has always been deemed worthy of the ...
... knowledge of sounds is so closely connect- ed with the science of government , that those only who understand the science of music are fit to perform the duties of rulers . Viewed in this light it has always been deemed worthy of the ...
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... knowledge in the earliest re- cords of this country than what they now afford : and at the same time , should find it difficult to believe those well authenticated moun- ments which represent the ancient Chinese in the lowest state of ...
... knowledge in the earliest re- cords of this country than what they now afford : and at the same time , should find it difficult to believe those well authenticated moun- ments which represent the ancient Chinese in the lowest state of ...
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... knowledge . We doubt the correctness of those views which represent the ancient inhabitants of the empire as making great proficiency in learning . Nor does it appear true that the govern- ment has ever employed ample means for the ...
... knowledge . We doubt the correctness of those views which represent the ancient inhabitants of the empire as making great proficiency in learning . Nor does it appear true that the govern- ment has ever employed ample means for the ...
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