It is an old adage that 'a rolling stone never gathers any moss'; so a person that is driving about from pillar to post very seldom lays up anything against a rainy day.

You must be wise, my son, and endeavor to get into such steady business as will, with the divine blessing, give you a support.

Secure that first, and then you will be authorized to indulge your taste and exercise your genius in other ways that may not be immediately connected with a living.
"You mention patronage from this country, but such a thing is not known here unless you were on the spot, and not then, indeed, but for value received.

You must therefore make up your mind to labor for yourself without leaning on any one, and look up to God for his blessing upon your endeavors.

This is the way your parents set out in life about twenty-five years ago.