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On The Division Of Our Time.
strong can need no directions in the choice of it . Your attention to his remarks will enable you to pursue your business with absolute pleasure until two o ' clock ; and even here you will experience the happy effects of methodical arrangement , and undissi pated attention At this period of the day you dress yourself , with an attention that will proclaim you well-bred , if not , indeed , elegant , extremely clean and something The stern
more . brow of philosophy relaxes its ' muscles , the man of business yields to the solicitations of the voluptuary ; that voluptuary whose enjoyment is moderation , and who is gratified b y the refinements not the extent of this indulgence ; whose most sensual luxury is corrected by the dictate of true taste . Pleasures allure him only as they are elegant , only as they are rational iwo hours thus spent in the friendly communications of the table ' exalt the soul into the hi ghest altitude of friendship , and elicit from ' t most latent
.. c « n me seeds ot hemgmty . By tins repast we are rendered capable of the superiiitendance of trade for two hours more with satisfaction . It is now six o ' clock , and the polished elegances of life demand their apportioned time , and invite us with the ° blandished appearance of relaxation . You may now use the delicate refreshment of tea , in the company of some " accomplished friend , or the more engaging society of a polite and affectionate mistress . Tiie clock strikes eihtfortunefame
g , , , and dignity , assail thee , and sound a retreat . Youthful vi gour must not be consumed in the enervating Jap of luxury : the language of manhood must not be corrupted by the effeminacies of refinement ; you may , indeed , correct its asperities but anxiousl y preserve its solidity . Retire to your study ancl be satisfied with'those days only which are characterised b y the promotion of virtue ; those days in which something has been contributed to the general weal , in which not a . single moment has been idly spent or frivolousl y frittered away . If you have effected this With an
innocent increase of health and of fortune , your evening ' will be fulfof pleasure , and all your anticipations will become sources of deh '» ht . ' With conscious satisfaction you may now address yourself to vour studies . _ You will begin well by composing an abstract of the day ' s ' transactions , and writing a short piece on some chosen subject for the sake of acquiring the utmost facility of elegant composition : indeed the whole three hours
, should be engaged in the pursuit of some ' art , literal or mechanical ; some science , human or divine ; in a word in the acquisition of ancient and modern literature . ¦ ' * s The uncircumscribcd limit of knowledge requires this allotment at least , whether we employ it in reflection or composition ; in silent perusal or audible rehearsal . The French and Italian languages I oepend
on your attaining in this period , as their utility will reward your attention . I surel y need not declare the necessity of a plan in the pursuit of learning , when the pens ' of Locke , of Milton of Chesterfield , and of Knox , have been employed to ascertain that which deserves to be considered as the most ' eiigible . Accustom yourself to abstract the essence of the most considerable authors ' ana subjoin your critique on their performances . By carefully exa-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
On The Division Of Our Time.
strong can need no directions in the choice of it . Your attention to his remarks will enable you to pursue your business with absolute pleasure until two o ' clock ; and even here you will experience the happy effects of methodical arrangement , and undissi pated attention At this period of the day you dress yourself , with an attention that will proclaim you well-bred , if not , indeed , elegant , extremely clean and something The stern
more . brow of philosophy relaxes its ' muscles , the man of business yields to the solicitations of the voluptuary ; that voluptuary whose enjoyment is moderation , and who is gratified b y the refinements not the extent of this indulgence ; whose most sensual luxury is corrected by the dictate of true taste . Pleasures allure him only as they are elegant , only as they are rational iwo hours thus spent in the friendly communications of the table ' exalt the soul into the hi ghest altitude of friendship , and elicit from ' t most latent
.. c « n me seeds ot hemgmty . By tins repast we are rendered capable of the superiiitendance of trade for two hours more with satisfaction . It is now six o ' clock , and the polished elegances of life demand their apportioned time , and invite us with the ° blandished appearance of relaxation . You may now use the delicate refreshment of tea , in the company of some " accomplished friend , or the more engaging society of a polite and affectionate mistress . Tiie clock strikes eihtfortunefame
g , , , and dignity , assail thee , and sound a retreat . Youthful vi gour must not be consumed in the enervating Jap of luxury : the language of manhood must not be corrupted by the effeminacies of refinement ; you may , indeed , correct its asperities but anxiousl y preserve its solidity . Retire to your study ancl be satisfied with'those days only which are characterised b y the promotion of virtue ; those days in which something has been contributed to the general weal , in which not a . single moment has been idly spent or frivolousl y frittered away . If you have effected this With an
innocent increase of health and of fortune , your evening ' will be fulfof pleasure , and all your anticipations will become sources of deh '» ht . ' With conscious satisfaction you may now address yourself to vour studies . _ You will begin well by composing an abstract of the day ' s ' transactions , and writing a short piece on some chosen subject for the sake of acquiring the utmost facility of elegant composition : indeed the whole three hours
, should be engaged in the pursuit of some ' art , literal or mechanical ; some science , human or divine ; in a word in the acquisition of ancient and modern literature . ¦ ' * s The uncircumscribcd limit of knowledge requires this allotment at least , whether we employ it in reflection or composition ; in silent perusal or audible rehearsal . The French and Italian languages I oepend
on your attaining in this period , as their utility will reward your attention . I surel y need not declare the necessity of a plan in the pursuit of learning , when the pens ' of Locke , of Milton of Chesterfield , and of Knox , have been employed to ascertain that which deserves to be considered as the most ' eiigible . Accustom yourself to abstract the essence of the most considerable authors ' ana subjoin your critique on their performances . By carefully exa-