have already referredthe risk of a failure at the commencement of the
enterprise。
I must insist on it。
A failure at the commencement may easily kill outright the newborn
impulse towards a complete vitality； and therefore every precaution
should be observed to avoid it。 The impulse must not be over…taxed。
Let the pace of the first lap be even absurdly slow； but let it be as
regular as possible。
And； having once decided to achieve a certain task； achieve it at all costs
of tedium and distaste。 The gain in self…confidence of having accomplished
a tiresome labour is immense。
Finally； in choosing the first occupations of those evening hours； be guided
by nothing whatever but your taste and natural inclination。
It is a fine thing to be a walking encyclopaedia of philosophy； but if you
happen to have no liking for philosophy； and to have a like for the natural
history of street…cries； much better leave philosophy alone； and take to
street…cries。
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