What each day needs that shall thou ask, Each day will set its proper task. _Goethe._ Every man has a philosophy of life in thought, in word, or in deed, worked out in himself unconsciously. In possession of the very best, he may not know of its existence; with the very worst he may pride himself as a paragon. As it grows with the growth it cannot be taught to the young in formal lectures. What have bright eyes, red blood, quick breath and taut muscles to do with philosophy? Did not the great Stagirite say that young men were unfit students of it?--they will hear as though they heard not, and to no profit. Why then should I trouble you? Because I have a message that may be helpful. It is no…
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