Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-09-27

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tina, th1.c VIII have mad the greatest thirst
for Know edge have been hampered by
small resources, If the great nlme3 of
history were TO he read over you would be
surprised to lind how many began the
struggle for eminanco in poverty. a large
proportion of the yearly graduates from
our colleges are those who have support
ed themselves during their course. This
by way of encouragement. The thing
h been done, is being done and can be
do again. But howP My first answer
to that very practical question is, by max
ing that one thing your principle business,
your sole business indeed. Great things
can BE- accomplished in any line of work
when all our powers are given TO that
work. Taking it for granted that your
time is your own, settle yourself to the
determination that you will give the best
Of your lives to this work of mental train
Ing. With this fixed purpose, consent to
withdraw yourselves from everything
that will not directly help you in this
undertaking. Dispose of any property
YOU may htve that is not earning you
more where it is than it would be in cash.
Leave off all pleasure taking, or sight Sec
inc, save that which is necessary for your
hest physical or mental strength. Consent
70 drop society rs the common phrase
has it. You Gun neither be bellies or beauX
and at the same time scholars. A veteran
journalist Of Boston, a mtu in the best
sense successful, said few years ago,
writing upon this subject, II shall never
cease to thank my old Vermont preceptor
that he 50 plainly told US that We could
not be good students and great beaux."
Cut down your expenses to the lowest,
leaving ot'al thu. is unnecessary or waste
ful; then buy Or borrow the books you
need aud 70 II. once to the best school
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great item OF expense is your time, don't
waste any y"f that in inferior schools. The
dlreci outlay OF money may be larger in
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