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LoC No.: 12021124
Title: Pearls of Thought
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Pearls of Thought" by Maturin M. Ballou is a collection of aphorisms and quotations compiled in the late 19th century. The work distills wisdom from various authors and eras, presenting thoughtful insights on a multitude of topics ranging from love to ambition. This anthology aims to inspire readers and stimulate further contemplation and research, making it both a reflective and educational read. The opening of "Pearls of Thought" introduces the author's intent to curate significant passages from a wide array of sources, emphasizing the value of wisdom and the joy of learning from the intellects of others. The preface underscores the compiler's dedication to illuminating profound thoughts and ideas, which set the tone for the collection. Each section is organized alphabetically, featuring a rich tapestry of quotes that explore various themes, such as action, beauty, and adversity. This arrangement invites readers to engage with the material in a contemplative manner, discovering gems of wisdom applicable to their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 26604
Published: Sep 13, 2008
Downloads: 236
Language: English
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12021124
Title: Pearls of Thought
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Pearls of Thought" by Maturin M. Ballou is a collection of aphorisms and quotations compiled in the late 19th century. The work distills wisdom from various authors and eras, presenting thoughtful insights on a multitude of topics ranging from love to ambition. This anthology aims to inspire readers and stimulate further contemplation and research, making it both a reflective and educational read. The opening of "Pearls of Thought" introduces the author's intent to curate significant passages from a wide array of sources, emphasizing the value of wisdom and the joy of learning from the intellects of others. The preface underscores the compiler's dedication to illuminating profound thoughts and ideas, which set the tone for the collection. Each section is organized alphabetically, featuring a rich tapestry of quotes that explore various themes, such as action, beauty, and adversity. This arrangement invites readers to engage with the material in a contemplative manner, discovering gems of wisdom applicable to their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 26604
Published: Sep 13, 2008
Downloads: 236
Language: English
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.