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The thesis which I advance is this. Human beings of normal character and condition are satisfied only with enjoyments which exercise their best faculties, to wit, the perception of beauty and harmony, and of the high ideals of thought and conduct to which humanity is able to aspire. To these noble satisfactions luxury pre sents a bar. It will have us occupied with itself, and so diverts our attention from what we should most covet to enjoy.
Let us take for an instance the pleasure which good music ought to give. This pleasure is of so high a grade that one should bring to it calm thought and concentrated attention.
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Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) is best remembered as the poet who wrote the words to "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Her literary fame was augmented by her eventual role as an activist for women's rights and her efforts to mobilize women for various peace efforts. Gary Williams is a professor of English at the University of Idaho and the author of "Hungry Heart: The Literary Emergence of Julia Ward Howe,"
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book argues that simplicity is a virtue that is essential for living a happy and meaningful life. The author explores the many ways that simplicity can be practiced, from reducing material possessions to living in harmony with nature. The author draws on the wisdom of philosophers, poets, and spiritual leaders throughout history to show how simplicity can lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330229934_0
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