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Literary
June 1, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Philosophical and political praise of agriculture as a stable foundation of greatness, beneficial to mind, body, morals, and religion, serving as amusement for the leisurely and activity for the industrious.
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Sentiments ON AGRICULTURE.
In a philosophic view, it is great and extensive. In a political view, it is important,and perhaps the only firm and stable foundation of greatness. As a profession, it strengthens the mind, without enervating the body. In morals it tends to increase virtue, without introducing vice. In religion, it naturally inspires piety, devotion, and a dependence on providence, without a tincture of infidelity It is a rational and agreeable amusement to the man of leisure, and a boundless source of contemplation and activity to the industrious.
In a philosophic view, it is great and extensive. In a political view, it is important,and perhaps the only firm and stable foundation of greatness. As a profession, it strengthens the mind, without enervating the body. In morals it tends to increase virtue, without introducing vice. In religion, it naturally inspires piety, devotion, and a dependence on providence, without a tincture of infidelity It is a rational and agreeable amusement to the man of leisure, and a boundless source of contemplation and activity to the industrious.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture Rural
Moral Virtue
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Agriculture
Philosophy
Politics
Morals
Religion
Virtue
Piety
Literary Details
Title
Sentiments On Agriculture.
Key Lines
In A Philosophic View, It Is Great And Extensive. In A Political View, It Is Important,And Perhaps The Only Firm And Stable Foundation Of Greatness.
As A Profession, It Strengthens The Mind, Without Enervating The Body.
In Morals It Tends To Increase Virtue, Without Introducing Vice.
In Religion, It Naturally Inspires Piety, Devotion, And A Dependence On Providence, Without A Tincture Of Infidelity