But this is a sordid consideration
conspired with the inward satisfaction, the glow and expansion of
soul which attend a good action done for itself alone. If I were
to sum up all I have to say to you in one last word of love and
counsel, that one word should be--Good will.
DEFINITIONS:--Character, the sum of qualities which distinguishes
one person from another. Purpose, intention, aim. Principles,
fixed rules. Capacity, ability, the power of receiving ideas.
Sordid, base, meanly avaricious.
EXERCISE.--What is meant by the phrase "to apply himself," in the
fourth paragraph? What is meant by "a generous manhood," tenth
paragraph? By "expansion of soul," twelfth paragraph? Tell what
is meant by "good will," as taught by this lesson.
THE GOOD READER.
It is told of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, that, as he
was seated one day in his private room, a written petition was
brought to him with the request that it should be immediately
read. The king had just returned from hunting, and the glare of
the sun, or some other cause, had so dazzled his eyes that he
found it difficult to make out a single word of the writing.
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