In character-building, just as in housebuilding, every day’s
work ought to count for good. If the house builders do one day’s
work carelessly, dishonestly, or in violation of the architect’s
plan, the result is liable to be serious, no matter how well the
work is done thereafter. An unsound spot in the wall, a beam
not properly placed, or any other feature of a misspent working
day, will render questionable the soundness and safety of the
entire structure when the strain of use and occupation comes. So
the wasted day of one’s life may fix a flaw in the character,
which will expose that character to grave perils, when certain
temptations and trials assail it.--_The Interior._
(655)
=Dancing=--See DEGRADATION; RISK SHIFTED.
=Danger=--See LOVE AS A SIDING; QUIETNESS IN DANGER.