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" I would put a child into a library (where no unfit books are) and let him read at his choice. A child should not be discouraged from reading anything that he takes a liking to, from a notion that it is above his reach. If that be the case, the child will... "
The Life of Samuel Johnson: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and ... - Page 19
by James Boswell - 1822
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Primary Education, Volume 7

Education - 1899 - 538 pages
...importance of selecting books for children and on the manner in which it should be done. Dr. Johnson says, " I would put a child into a library (where no unfit...choice. A child should not be discouraged from reading anything that he takes a liking to from a notion that it is above his reach. If this be the case the...
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state intervention in english education

408 pages
...National Biography, tit. "Rose." 2 This was not in accord with Johnson's general views. In 1780 he said "I would put a child into a library (where no unfit...choice. A child should not be discouraged from reading anything that he takes a liking to, from a notion that it is above his reach. If that be the case,...
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Educational Record, Volume 20

1920 - 600 pages
...you have '' brought him to have entertainment from a book. He'll " get better books afterwards." " I would put a child into a " library (where no unfit...choice. A child should not be discouraged from reading " anything he takes a liking to, from a notion that it is above " his reach." " A man ought to read...
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