The period of service, ought, therefore, in all such cases, to bear some proportion to the extent of
practical knowledge requisite to the due performance of the service.
The imagery of the Indian, both in his poetry and in his oratory, is oriental; chastened, and perhaps improved, by the limited range of his
practical knowledge. He draws his metaphors from the clouds, the seasons, the birds, the beasts, and the vegetable world.
But I will allow that the critic who has not a
practical knowledge of technique is seldom able to say anything on the subject of real value, and my ignorance of painting is extreme.
Aside from this, we wanted to give them such a
practical knowledge of some one industry, together with the spirit of industry, thrift, and economy, that they would be sure of knowing how to make a living after they had left us.
He highly approved of the music, and tenderly admired Laura's manner of playing--not as poor Hartright used to praise it, with an innocent enjoyment of the sweet sounds, but with a clear, cultivated,
practical knowledge of the merits of the composition, in the first place, and of the merits of the player's touch in the second.
It was an experiment which, skilfully and dexterously performed, would be over in five minutes, with great comfort and satisfaction to all parties; and though it did not become him (Mr Dennis) to speak well of himself he trusted he might be allowed to say that he had
practical knowledge of the subject, and, being naturally of an obliging and friendly disposition, would work the gentleman off with a deal of pleasure.
My theoretical and his
practical knowledge together could not have failed.
Paul is actually at this moment a member of the lower branch of the legislature of the State where he has long resided; and he is even notorious for making speeches that have a tendency to put that deliberative body in good humour, and which, as they are based on great
practical knowledge suited to the condition of the country, possess a merit that is much wanted in many more subtle and fine-spun theories, that are daily heard in similar assemblies, to issue from the lips of certain instinctive politicians.
But your sociologic judgments are vitiated by your lack of
practical knowledge. Now I, who know the books, pardon me, somewhat better than you, know life, too.
Jellyby I could not expect to be able to reconcile, having so little experience or
practical knowledge. Neither did I try, for my thoughts were busy when I was alone, with Ada and Richard and with the confidence I had seemed to receive concerning them.
Connecting individuals being served by the VR program with mentors who have disabilities, who possess
practical knowledge and firsthand experience, and who have achieved high-quality employment and independence through their participation in the VR process will help guide VR participants to make positive choices regarding their programs and their lives.