Vain hopes are like certain dreams of those who wake.
There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost.
It is worth while too to warn the teacher that undue severity in correcting faults is liable at times to discourage a boy's mind from effort.
Lately we have had many losses.