Besides, it will do Ricky a world of good.

A practical lesson is the best lesson." "Sinks deepest," said Austin, "but whether he learns good or evil from it is the question at stake." Adrian stretched his length at ease.
"This will be his first nibble at experience, old Time's fruit, hateful to the palate of youth! for which season only hath it any nourishment! Experience! You know Coleridge's capital simile ?--Mournful you call it?
Well! all wisdom is mournful.

'Tis therefore, coz, that the wise do love the Comic Muse.

Their own high food would kill them.

You shall find great poets, rare philosophers, night after night on the broad grin before a row of yellow lights and mouthing masks.