One of the happy qualities of youth--and there is no pleasure greater than to see you in that blissful stage, for one who has passed beyond, long beyond it--is not to be, I think I am right, in a hurry, not to be too anxious either for the present or future measure of the responsibilities of life and a career.
Morley appreciates the carefree nature of youth and the importance of not rushing into responsibilities.
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Do not weary or fret or nag him with your superior wisdom.
An Indian gentleman has been placed on the Council of the Viceroy--not an everyday transaction.
No: not at all; because there is so much, I will not say of random variety, but there is so much independent use of mind upon the facts that we have to deal with, that I listen with endless edification and instruction.
With a few exceptions, a political speech like the manna in the wilderness loses its savour on the second day.
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