第 9 节
作者: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。
  End