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""A Letter of Advice to His Grand-Children"" offers timeless wisdom from Sir Matthew Hale, a distinguished 17th-century jurist and moral philosopher. Penned as a guide for his descendants, this letter provides invaluable insights into leading a virtuous and fulfilling life. Hale's advice covers a range of topics, including the importance of education, the cultivation of strong moral character, the practice of piety, and the significance of maintaining harmonious relationships within the family and community. Written in clear and accessible prose, this letter reflects the values and beliefs of its time, offering a fascinating glimpse into the social and ethical landscape of 17th-century England. It remains relevant today, providing readers with a thoughtful framework for navigating the complexities of modern life while upholding principles of integrity and compassion. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to connect directly with Hale's enduring message and gain profound insights into the art of living well. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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