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title: 'The Influence of Temperance upon the Intellectual Discipline: A Discourse Delivered Before the Temperance Society of the University of Vermont'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'William Greenough Thayer Shedd'
date: 1844-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Temperance'
- 'Education'
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
scriptures:
- 'Galatians 5'
- 'Titus 2'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/shedd-1844-the-influence-of-temperance-upon-the-intellectual-discipline-a-discourse-delivered-before-the-temperance-society-of-the-university-of-vermont
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# The Influence of Temperance upon the Intellectual Discipline: A Discourse Delivered Before the Temperance Society of the University of Vermont

An 1844 address arguing temperance—true self-control—is essential to intellectual discipline, ensuring permanent and progressive mental cultivation. Urges students to form sustaining habits of self-mastery.

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