The dishonest, or the toys of their own passions, may have genius; but they rarely, if ever, have good sense in the conduct of life.

They may often win large prizes, but it is by a game of chance, not skill.

But the man whom I perceive walking an honourable and upright career--just to others, and also to himself (for we owe justice to ourselves--to the care of our fortunes, our character--to the management of our passions)--is a more dignified representative of his Maker than the mere child of genius.

Of such a man we say he has GOOD SENSE; yes, but he has also integrity, self-respect, and self-denial.

A thousand trials which his sense raves and conquers, are temptations also to his probity--his temper--in a word, to all the many sides of his complicated nature.