Day And Night Quotes
“Amir” was the Arabic term for the commanding general or admiral. This is an important quotation as it shows that the ethics of war for the Muslims allowed guerilla warfare and formal pitched battles. Most Christians looked down upon guerilla warfare at the time.
This quotation not only shows the conditions of the times, but illustrates that even in the middle of the 19th century the policy saw and appreciated the link between school, education, social class and juvenile delinquency. New York City became a national leader in terms of compulsory education and creating recreational opportunities for children.