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them, and the reflective faculties remain in abeyance. But if 

 an individual is weak and sickly, the mind is bent in upon 

 itself, and acquires a reflective turn. We often find such 

 individuals doing very well in examinations. They surpass 

 their more vigorous brothers, because mental labour is less 

 effort to them ; complete health and strength are apt to revolt 

 against the long hours of physical quiet necessary to laborious 

 mental work, the muscles cry out for exercise, and a strong 

 effort of will — not always forthcoming — is needed to bring 

 the restless mind to a task in which those physically less 

 favoured find actual delight. 



