Annals of industry and genius . and learn-ing; and extending his ambition beyond the attain-ment of mere literary or professional eminence, toqualify himself for the management of public affairs,and to look forward to the higher rewards of patrioticvirtue and political skill. The perseverance and exemplary industrj^ with ITS INSTRUCTIVE TEACHING. 45 wliich he laboured in the prosecution of this magni-ficent plan, and the distinguished success which at-tended the accomplishment of all that part of it whichthe shortness of his life permitted him to execute,afford an instructive lesson to all who
Annals of industry and genius . and learn-ing; and extending his ambition beyond the attain-ment of mere literary or professional eminence, toqualify himself for the management of public affairs,and to look forward to the higher rewards of patrioticvirtue and political skill. The perseverance and exemplary industrj^ with ITS INSTRUCTIVE TEACHING. 45 wliich he laboured in the prosecution of this magni-ficent plan, and the distinguished success which at-tended the accomplishment of all that part of it whichthe shortness of his life permitted him to execute,afford an instructive lesson to all who may be in-clined by equal diligence to deserve an equal more we learn, indeed, of the early history ofthose who have left a great name to posterity, weshall probably be the more firmly persuaded that nosubstantial or permanent excellence can ever be at-tained without much pains, labour, and preparation,and that extraordinary talents are less necessaiy tothe most brilliant success than perseverance and C^rfaanl^s.
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