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" ... them think; so hard, indeed, that masters had, within the last few years, almost universally abandoned the attempt, and taught them rules instead of principles; by authority, instead of demonstration. This system is now passing away; and many preceptors... "
The Elements of Arithmetic - Page vii
by Augustus De Morgan - 1840 - 166 pages
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An Elementary English Grammar: For the Use of Schools

Robert Gordon Latham - English language - 1851 - 236 pages
...thick; so hard, indeed, that masters had, till wkhin the last few years, almost universally abandoned the attempt, and taught them rules instead of principles...always be induced to reflect upon, and know the reason for, what they are doing. Such I would advise not to be discouraged by the failure of a first attempt...
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Government situations handbook

William Lyle (Shorthand Reporter.) - 1856 - 88 pages
...them think; so hard, indeed, that masters had, within the last few years, almost universally abandoned the attempt, and taught them rules instead of principles;...make the learner understand the principle of a rule." The Professor, however, acknowledges his work is a " hard book." It is admirably adapted for youths...
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History of England from the Earliest to the Present Time: The history of ...

Edward Shepherd Creasy - Great Britain - 1869 - 566 pages
...by authority instead of demonstration. This system is now passing away, and many preceptors may bo found who are of opinion that, whatever may be the...their pupils should always be induced to reflect upon, aud know the reason of, what they arc doing. Such I would advise not to be discouraged by the failure...
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