control of a vigilant consciousness.
But as the training progresses, the
element of self-consciousness steadily
diminishes, until, in great moments,
the true orator, become one harmo-
nious instrument of expression, sur-
renders himself to his theme, and his
personality shines clear and luminous
through speech, articulation, and ges-
ture. The unconscious nature of the
man subordinates his skill wholly to
its own uses. In like manner, in
every kind of self-expression, the stu-
dent who puts imagination, vitality,
and sincerity into the work of prelim-
inary education, comes at last to full
command of himself, and gives com-
plete expression to that which is deep-
est and most individual in him.
Time, discipline, study, and thought
enrich every nature which is receptive
and responsive.

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