I suppose all, however, are determined to reform; for I do not know what else should induce you to rise and acknowledge it here, unless it is a desire hereafter to break yourselves of the habit.

But do you suppose that it will be enough for you merely to resolve here that you will reform ?" "No, sir," said the boys.
"Why not?
If you now sincerely determine never more to use a profane word, will you not easily avoid it ?" The boys were silent.

Some said faintly, "No, sir." "It will not be easy for you to avoid the sin hereafter," continued the teacher, "even if you do now sincerely and resolutely determine to do so.

You have formed the habit of sin, and the habit will not be easily overcome.

But I have detained you long enough now.