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The philosophy of Elbert Hubbard
The philosophy of Elbert Hubbard

Chapter I

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Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.
I believe in the Now and Here.
I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number
Why not make this a world of friends?
I believe in the Motherhood of God.
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The philosophy of Elbert Hubbard

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The philosophy of Elbert Hubbard is here in full — 477 sentences across 96 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live LoveI believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.
/wɜːrk pleɪ briːð beɪð ˈstʌdi læf laɪv lʌv aɪ bɪˈliːv ðæt noʊ wʌn kæn hɑːrm ʌs bʌt aʊərˈselvz ðæt sɪn ɪz mɪsdɪˈrektɪd ˈenərdʒi ðæt ðer ɪz noʊ ˈdevəl bʌt fɪr ənd ðæt ðə ˈjuːnəvɜːrs ɪz plænd fɔːr ɡʊd wiː noʊ ðæt wɜːrk ɪz ə ˈblesɪŋ ðæt ˈwɪntər ɪz æz ˈnesəseri æz ˈsʌmər ðæt naɪt ɪz æz ˈjuːsfəl æz deɪ ðæt deθ ɪz ə ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən ʌv laɪf ənd dʒʌst æz ɡʊd/
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I believe in the Now and Here.
/aɪ bɪˈliːv ɪn ðə naʊ ənd hiːr/
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I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number
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Why not make this a world of friends?
/waɪ nɑːt meɪk ðɪs ə wɜːrld ʌv frendz/
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I believe in the Motherhood of God.
/aɪ bɪˈliːv ɪn ðə ˈmʌðərhʊd ʌv ɡɑːd/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Bathe verb US /beɪð/

cleanse the entire body

From this reading “Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.”

copies noun US /ˈkɑːpiz/

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading “I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number”

Hubbard noun US /ˈhʌbərd/

a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)

manifestation noun US /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/

a clear appearance

From this reading “Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.”

misdirected verb US /mɪsdɪˈrektɪd/

past form of “misdirect” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading “Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.”

Motherhood noun US /ˈmʌðərhʊd/

the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

From this reading “¶ I believe in the Motherhood of God.”

numbered verb US /ˈnʌmbərd/

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading “I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number”

righteousness noun US /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

adhering to moral principles

From this reading “I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number”

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9983

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From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

BatheverbUS /beɪð/

cleanse the entire body

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/

the formal act of approving

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

BreatheverbUS /briːð/

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

Elbert

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

Fabriano

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading ¶ Why not make this a world of friends?

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading ¶ I believe in the Motherhood of God.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

harmnounUS /hɑːrm/

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I believe in the Now and Here.

HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/

a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I believe in the Now and Here.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

LaughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

LiveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading ¶ Why not make this a world of friends?

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/

a clear appearance

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

misdirectedverbUS /mɪsdɪˈrektɪd/

past form of “misdirect” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

MotherhoodnounUS /ˈmʌðərhʊd/

the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

From this reading ¶ I believe in the Motherhood of God.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

NightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ¶ Why not make this a world of friends?

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I believe in the Now and Here.

NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

PlayverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

adhering to moral principles

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

Roycroft

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From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

Roycrofters

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From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/

having a handwritten signature

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

sinnounUS /sɪn/

estrangement from god

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

StudynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

watermarked

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From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading ¶ Why not make this a world of friends?

WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Work Play Breathe Bathe Study Laugh Live Love ¶ I believe that no one can harm us but ourselves; that sin is misdirected energy; that there is no devil but fear; and that the Universe is planned for good ❦ We know that work is a blessing, that Winter is as necessary as Summer, that Night is as useful as Day, that Death is a manifestation of Life, and just as good.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ¶ Why not make this a world of friends?

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I believe in you and I believe in a power that is in ourselves that makes for righteousness ❦ ❦ ❦ ¶ Of this edition of _The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard_ there have been printed 9983 copies on Roycroft watermarked paper, made by hand, especially for The Roycrofters, at Fabriano, Italy, and of the edition signed and numbered, this copy is Number

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