Of course, as a boy grows older it is a good thing if he can shape his studies in the direction toward which he has a natural bent; but whether he can do this or not, he must put his whole heart into them.
In an essay encouraging a vigorous approach to life, Roosevelt advises young men to dedicate themselves fully to their studies, regardless of their specific interests.
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