[The Teacher by Jacob Abbott]@TWC D-Link bookThe Teacher CHAPTER II 69/73
Is any body aggrieved or injured? I learn it through the wrapper.
In fact, it is a little safety-valve, which lets off what, if confined, might threaten explosion---an index--a thermometer, which reveals to me, from day to day, more of the state of public opinion in the little community than any thing beside. These propositions are generally read aloud.
Some cases are referred to the scholars for decision; some I decide myself; others are laid aside without notice of any kind; others still, merely suggest remarks on the subjects to which they allude. The principles, then, which this chapter has been intended to establish, are simply these: in making your general arrangements, look carefully over your ground, consider all the objects which you have to accomplish, and the proper degree of time and attention which each deserves.
Then act upon system.
Let the mass of particulars which would otherwise crowd upon you in promiscuous confusion be arranged and classified.
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