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There are yet among us customs that need pruning, some even that we can well afford to part with entirely; and perhaps no part of our President's inaugural address needs repetition at this time more than that in which he touches on our life outside of the recitation-room...
...otherwise seem too advanced; and, on the other hand, the perusal of entertaining books on science or history inspires us with new interest in previously dry facts, and fills up the outline which alone is furnished by the instructor. The years in college are also the only ones which afford much time for acquiring any knowledge of literature. On entering active life our cares and occupations increase, we are wholly occupied by business or professional duties, and can pay little attention to mental culture and refinement. If this is the best opportunity, it should be used to advantage...
...most congenial subject having been chosen, it should be pursued with method and perseverance to afford a true benefit. It is better to read several works on one subject, and thoroughly master that one, than to dip into volume after volume, and acquire a superficial knowledge of many topics, which will pass away even sooner than it was acquired. Moreover, reading pursued in an intelligent manner is sure to be a source of great pleasure as well as of instruction. In speaking of his books, Southey justly remarks...
...regard to the foul, with a very few remarks we can afford to let the subject rest; inasmuch as everybody capable of judging of the courses and position of the two boats at the time of the foul has decided in favor of Harvard, with the exception of the Yale crew themselves...
...crust is scraped off, you will find some light and very palatable bread. For the first season, of course, the expenses are large in proportion to the number of fish caught, and for a single summer this plan cannot be recommended, except as an experience for one who can afford to pay. The first season is necessarily an initiation and in succeeding years the sport increases, while experience enables one to dispense with some of the guides, and to reduce all the expenses...