The battle of life occupied only a small portion of his time, and he resolved to put the hours to the best use.
He pored much over Shakespeare, the other Elizabethans and the King James Bible, a copy of which was among the books.

It was his intention to become a lawyer, an orator, and if possible a statesman.

He knew that he had the gift of speech.

His mind was full of thoughts and words always crowded to his lips.

It was easy enough for him to speak, but he must speak right.