Introduction, addressed to Nicander, a young man, 441. Remarks on
hearing in general, 442. Of the sense of hearing, as an inlet of
thought and feeling, 442. A guard to be placed over it, 443. How
to hear with benefit, 443. Faults to be avoided, 444. In hearing
a discourse, hear with attention to the close, 445. Guard against
envy and ill-nature, 445, 446. Hear with calmness and candor, 446.
Endeavor to reap advantage from the speaker’s faults, 447. Yield not
to undue admiration, 448. Examine the argument of the speaker apart
from his expression, 449. Separate the substance of a discourse from
its accessories, 450, 451. Interrupt not the speaker with trifling
questions, 452. Propose no impertinent questions, 453. Wait till
the proper time for asking, 453. Withhold not praise when it is
due, 454. Yet bestow not inordinate praise, 455. Something worthy
of praise may be found in every discourse, 456. The hearer owes a
duty to the speaker no less than the speaker to the hearer, 457. Be
not indiscriminate in your praises, 458. Bear admonition in a proper
spirit, 459. If you find difficulties in the lecturer’s instructions,
ask him to explain, 460, 461. Concluding exhortation, 462, 463.
OF LARGE ACQUAINTANCE: OR, AN ESSAY TO PROVE THE FOLLY OF SEEKING
MANY FRIENDS.