But there lies the heart of the whole matter .-- Are you content to do journeyman work only; or do you aspire to something greater ?--If the former, then you had best forget me and all I have told you this evening as fast as possible.

For it will prove a hindrance rather than a help, confusing the issues .-- No--no--listen a moment, my dear boy"-- This kindly, indulgently even, as Tom made a gesture of repudiation and began to speak.
"If the latter--well, the door stands open upon achievement by no means contemptible, as the opportunities of modern life go; but, it is only fair to warn you, upon possibilities of trouble, even of disaster, by no means contemptible either.

For, remember, the world is so constituted that if you elect to drive, rather than be driven, you must be prepared to take heavy risks, pay heavy penalties.

Understand"-- He laid his hand on the young man's shoulder.
"I do not pose as a teacher, still less as a propagandist.

I do not attempt to direct the jury.