"It is a great pity that you cannot study; it seems to me that you have ability."
"I am studying; I read."
"That is not enough; you need a school; a system." I felt inclined to say to him:
"You had the advantages of both school and system, my fine fellow, and what is the result?"
But he added, as if he had read my thoughts: "Given the proper disposition, a school is a good educator. Only very well educated people make any mark in life."
But once he counseled me:
"You would be far better away from here. I see no sense or advantage to you in staying."
"I like the work."
"Ah—what do you find to like?"
"I find it interesting to work with them."