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Editorial
June 12, 1850
Lewisburg Chronicle
Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Motivational editorial advising young men to harness their energies for self-improvement through study, despite demanding work schedules. Cites historical figures like King Alfred, Benjamin Franklin, Frederick the Great, and Napoleon who found time for intellectual pursuits amid their duties.
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A Word to Young Men.
Wishing and sighing, imagining and dreaming of greatness (said William Wirt) will not make you great. But can not a young man command his energies? Read Foster on Decision of Character. That book will tell you what it is in your power to accomplish. You must gird up your loins and go to work with all the indomitable energy of Napoleon scaling the Alps. It is your duty to make the most of time, talent, and opportunities.
Alfred, king of England, though he performed more business than any of his subjects, always found time to study.
Franklin, in the midst of his labors, had time to dive into the depths of philosophy, and explore an untrodden path of science.
Frederick the Great with an empire at his direction, in the midst of war, and on the eve of battle, found time to revel in the charms of philosophy and feast on the luxuries of science.
Napoleon, with Europe at his disposal with kings at his ante-chamber, and at the head of thousands of men, whose destinies were suspended on his arbitrary pleasure, found time to converse with books.
And young men who are confined to labor or business even twelve hours a day, may take an hour and a half of what is left, for study, and which will amount to two months in the course of a year.
Wishing and sighing, imagining and dreaming of greatness (said William Wirt) will not make you great. But can not a young man command his energies? Read Foster on Decision of Character. That book will tell you what it is in your power to accomplish. You must gird up your loins and go to work with all the indomitable energy of Napoleon scaling the Alps. It is your duty to make the most of time, talent, and opportunities.
Alfred, king of England, though he performed more business than any of his subjects, always found time to study.
Franklin, in the midst of his labors, had time to dive into the depths of philosophy, and explore an untrodden path of science.
Frederick the Great with an empire at his direction, in the midst of war, and on the eve of battle, found time to revel in the charms of philosophy and feast on the luxuries of science.
Napoleon, with Europe at his disposal with kings at his ante-chamber, and at the head of thousands of men, whose destinies were suspended on his arbitrary pleasure, found time to converse with books.
And young men who are confined to labor or business even twelve hours a day, may take an hour and a half of what is left, for study, and which will amount to two months in the course of a year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Self Improvement
Time Management
Study Habits
Historical Examples
Youth Advice
Personal Development
What entities or persons were involved?
William Wirt
Foster
Alfred King Of England
Franklin
Frederick The Great
Napoleon
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advice To Young Men On Self Improvement Through Study
Stance / Tone
Motivational Exhortation
Key Figures
William Wirt
Foster
Alfred King Of England
Franklin
Frederick The Great
Napoleon
Key Arguments
Wishing And Dreaming Will Not Make You Great
Command Your Energies And Read 'Foster On Decision Of Character'
Work With Indomitable Energy Like Napoleon
Duty To Make The Most Of Time, Talent, And Opportunities
Historical Figures Like Alfred, Franklin, Frederick, And Napoleon Found Time For Study Despite Heavy Responsibilities
Young Men Working 12 Hours A Day Can Dedicate 1.5 Hours To Study, Equaling Two Months Yearly