第 9 节
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着凉 更新:2021-02-20 04:19 字数:1014
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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