John Morley: “There is plenty of work before me, peaceful work and work directed to the supreme, i.e. the spiritual cultivation of…”

With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.

But Turgot was one of those severe and scrupulous souls, to whom a wicked promise does not cease to be degrading by becoming hypocritical.

Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.

Inspire him with the desire of pleasing; he will soon know more of the art than all the masters could teach him.