There are but two things, Sir, for a boy like you to be doing.
George F. Hoar: “There are but two things, Sir, for a boy like you to be doing.”
Editor's note · Context
Hoar reflects on the choices available to a young man, emphasizing the importance of action and enjoyment in youth.
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