Thomas Arnold
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"Thomas Arnold" was an England/English educator and historian. Arnold was an early supporter of the Broad Church Anglican movement. He was the headmaster of Rugby School from 1828 to 1841, where he introduced a number of reforms.

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Probably the happiest period in life most frequently is in middle age, when the eager passions of youth are cooled, and the infirmities of age not yet begun; as we see that the shadows, which are at morning and evening so large, almost entirely disappear at midday.

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Rather than have it the principal thing in my son's mind, I would gladly have him think that the sun went round the earth, and that the stars were so many spangles set in the bright blue firmament.

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My object will be, if possible, to form Christian men, for Christian boys I can scarcely hope to make. -Thomas Arnold
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It was from an old friend who . thought he was dying. Anyway, he said, 'Life and death issues don't come along that often, thank God, so don't treat everything like it's life or death. Go easier.'

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You have to adjust accordingly, ... Slow down and always have your vehicle prepared for any weather.

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What we must look for here is, first, religious and moral principles; secondly, gentlemanly conduct; thirdly, intellectual ability. -Thomas Arnold
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