The name of Charles E. Hughes, Governor of New York, is deservedly held
in esteem for the many admirable qualities of character possest. That
the child is father to the man is shown in this incident which exhibits
an unusual power of self-control in one so young.
For five years, until his tenth year, he studied at home. His
mother taught him the primary studies, as well as French,
German, and mathematics; his father, Greek and Latin. That
mastery of self which Mr. Hughes afterward manifested he also
taught himself as a child. He always recited his lessons
standing, and, like most children, had at first considerable
difficulty in keeping still. He evidently thought the thing
all out for himself; and one day, with no suggestion from his
mother, who was then hearing his lessons, he announced that he
had found a method of controlling his rebellious members. He
selected a seam in the carpet, placed his toes firmly against
it, shut his heels tightly together, and assumed a determined,
soldierlike pose. From that day Mr. Hughes has had entire
command of himself. (Text.)
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=Self-deception=--See FACTS, IGNORING.