The advice of the elders to young men is very apt to be as unreal as a list of the hundred best books.
The young man knows the rules but the old man knows the exceptions.
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
And in that I cannot send unto you all my businesses in writing I despatch these present bearers fully informed in all things to whom it may please you to give faith and credence in what they shall say unto you by word of mouth.
