338 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND ITS MANAGEMENT. 



cultivate an enthusiasm born of first-hand acquaintance 

 with the facts and phenomena of which he has to speak, 

 let him learn if need be along with his pupils. Let him 

 cultivate the fine art of seeing ; next, that of appreciating, 

 not forgetting to appreciate the beautiful ; once begun, he 

 will pass to wonder, that is to inquiry. If he ask questions, 

 if he seek to understand, and especially if he put his 

 questions to Nature directly, he will gain that authority 

 which is born of understanding and that love of his work 

 which commands success. 



