The principle of freedom is too deeply interwoven with all the tissues of the human mind to admit of this.

From earliest infancy there is a reaction against arbitrary power; and, those who are wise, have long since discovered that it is a much easier task to lead than force the young into right ways.

Those who would truly govern children, must first learn to govern themselves.

Let a parent break his own imperious will before he tries to break the will of his child; and he will be far more successful in the work he essays.
to perform.

But not so had Mr.Howland learned his duty in life.
Without being, aware of the fact, he was a domestic tyrant, and sought to establish a family despotism.