[Letters to a student of medicine on his commencing practice, with a comparison of the conditions of naval, military, and private practitioners] / [John Strang].

  • Strang, John (Surgeon R.N)
Date:
[1812]
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Credit: [Letters to a student of medicine on his commencing practice, with a comparison of the conditions of naval, military, and private practitioners] / [John Strang]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    2 themselves to their choice. How often do we find them, without previous reflection* and without the necessary preliminary in¬ formation, adopt a resolution which is to give a colour to the remainder of their lives; and commence their career in professions* to which they seem to have been directed merely by accident ? Is it a matter to won¬ der at, then, that they are often disap¬ pointed, and have bitter cause to lament that rashness which has hurried them into pursuits incongenial to their wishes, and un¬ suitable to their abilities? Their tastes— their habits—their condition in life—their connexions in the world—their present ex¬ pectations, and future prospects—ought all to have some influence in guiding their decision ; as upon these the propriety of it,, and their consequent success, will depend. The excellent advice which Horae nves to the young author, is equally applicable to every condition, and is exactly suited to your present situation: Versate diu, quid ferre recusent Quid valeant humeri. Before determining on your future def