Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-09-12
The Philosophy of Labor.

,Y There are many circumstances in life
which compel men to follow occupations
for which they have no natural aptitude
or talent, but it is not the less true that
success depends very materially upon
the choice Of that particular business,
trade or profession most congenial to
taste and ability. AS there are no two
men alike in their mental endowments,
it must follow that each individual is
better fitted to some one occupation
than to any other. Some there are,
indeed, who for want of nativeQ energy
orr tact will never attaintsa marked
success in anything they undertake
Others are gifted with q versatility Of
talent that enables. them to accomplish
many different things equally as we'll
but. these are the exceptions, and the
great majority of mankind will do better
in thel long run by sticking to some
occupation. The choice of this should
devolye. on the individual, and, should
never be arbitrarily fixed for him, even
by his own parents. So much depends
on this beginning, that whole lifetime
may be wasted by radical mistake.
The boy who would distinguish himself
as an engineer or inventor, may entirely
throw away his energies in the vain en-
deavor to become q lawyer or a doctor
young men whose talents ltsthem for
pursuits, often spend their time un-
probably in callings requiring the very
opposite class of talent. So of all the
occupations Of life. IF men are not at
least tolerablya adapted to them, they
will not only fail OF excellence and
| fortune, but the toll which should be
pleasure is WEAKNESS and drudgery.
The true aim of life is not to make 8
fortune, nor to gain renown, though
both are desirable and useful rewards OF
well directed labor. But the greater
part and best part of life must be spent
| in labor, either physical or mental, and
though many Affect to consider this mis-
fortune, it is really necessity, apart
from the substantial results that follow
it, Saa n9ld1 E931RsiAEss 8<H-.
biloAs q proof Of this, we find men who
inherit fortunes, il they are Of, any mind
or character, generally choosing, some
occupation, and laboring at it often
quite as hard as their less wealthy neigh
bors. aIdleness is not = luxury, but rest
after labor'is. ut is serious question
whether those whose fortunes deprive
| them of the useful stimulus to toll are
really as happy asothers who depend on
7 toll for living. The toll, however, to
be agreeable, should be congenial. 1t is
| the love Of labor which, particularly
distinguishes Americans, that has led to
so many grand discoveries and wonder
full achievements In the present Century.
When men choose their work Alright
they enjoy 1t for the remainder OF their
lives; and make improvements that
ontlive themselves and benefit posterity.
Men have distinguished themselves in
the most humble csllings by their own
superior talents while whole life may
l. be passed in, those .fields of labor COM
monty reckoned the highest without
even a moderate success. The natural
Inference is, that young raen, after hav-
| ing been given fair general education,
should choose, when they can, their own
pursuits in life; and having chosen,
they should bring all their talents and
energies to bear upon the calling OF
choice, take 8 thorough Interest In 1t,
and determine to enjoy their work. In
ninety.nine cases ont Of q hundred,
Fortune comes to those who WOO her In
this practical and :, straight. forward
manner.-Nsp York Sun.
u TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT and un-
safe remedies for unpleasant and dangerous dis