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81 CANr.-Never say Il can't" When one
sees how much OF energy and ability is paralyzed
by it, and how many fail in life by e fearing 10 al
tempt we are almos, inclined to hold opinion with
Napoleon, in the wish that the word " impossible
"Icant'-were stricken from the language. Tanner
lane in his despair had lesson this subject from
the persevering art Bruce grew wiser by seeing
the pertinac;ty Of spider: and they both cast e.
can't aside and triumphcd. II what You desire 10
accomplish, be worth the toll II may require to
achieve it, examine the ground calmly. and if there
be not some downright and positive Incompetence
on your part-some total disqualification through
physical or mental Gefect-never believe that You
can't" What wonderful gift is yours was the
remark once in our prcsence.'to to great vionist-
what amazing genius - am not so sure OF
that" was the reply; indeed. / am convinced
that any one with fair musical faculty can do wha,
have done-with the same labor-say six hours
day. !or twenty years" There mus; no doubt be
something for nature TO 80 upon Ii is folly tor IN


stance but folly often committed. to endeavor 10
make musicians of those who canno, turn


rune Without good perception Of form and


coioT' one Cannot be tuiored into painter. The


mechanical and mathematical tendencies and nearly


all otner distinguishing characteristic features are


early made evident Keeping the natural bias in


view, then regard nothing us impossible ether in


reference 20 others or yourself There is no savnc


what may thus be accomplished bv nerseye,;rSe
effort in the true directon-for our faculties only h


come great-eXcept in The rarcst of instances-hv
development, training and toll and there is nothing
which we like less TO hear from the young. than
that miserable, cowardy can't" which is 80 often
uttered, and which sits tamely down with folded
hands in dscreditable despair. True-abor is
wearisome-slow progression is dishcartcning; bu,
if excellence were easy-if any body could do any
thing by wish-whs, merit would there 6e In ex-
ccllenccl No--the crown OF triumph is reserved
for those who strive. Would gold be precious or
the jewels rare could we pick up gold and jewels
like the dust and pebbles OF the street For your
self, then, never say Il can't in worthy ambition
suited to your nature and when others sink dis
heartened by the wayside, cheer them on with hope
and praise If sure that they not struggling in
the wrong direction. Meals Gazette.