An excellent clergyman, possessing much knowledge of human nature,
instructed his large family of daughters in the theory and practice of
music. They were all observed to be exceedingly amiable and happy. A
friend inquired if there was any secret in his mode of education. He
replied--"When anything disturbs their temper, I say to them _sing_, and
if I hear them speaking against any person, I call them to sing to me;
and so they have sung away all causes of discontent, and every
disposition to scandal."
--_Arvine._
1776
He who stands still in mud,--sinks.
1777