We carry it home, a sure possession.

Mephistopheles.

But, as I said, you must choose a profession.

Student.

With Law, I must confess, I never was much smitten.

Mephistopheles.

I should be loath to force your inclination,

Myself have some small skill in legislation;

For human laws and rights from sire to son,

Like an hereditary ill, flow on;