THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS 



for inspiration, drive themselves to the task at a given 

 time, and grind away regardless of desire for rest till 

 a reasonable work is done. Non dies sine linea 

 no day without its line is the rule that has produced 

 the major part of the world's best literature in every 

 generation. Finally the habit of beginning at a certain 

 hour is fixed. Then it is easy to work at that time; 

 the inspiration comes without the seeking; and the 

 genius of accomplishment has been acquired. Practice 

 brings improvement at least if not perfection; but the 

 practice must be persistent and uninterrupted while the 

 habit is forming. The will must battle steadily against 

 bodMy tendencies. Gradually, however, as the body 

 is driven regularly to its task, it begins to acquire the 

 habit of seeking the task. At last it aids the will in- 

 stead of hindering it. Then comes efficient, friction- 

 less action. 



Thus supported, tested, rationalized, with ambition for 

 the motive power, that rudder of the mind, the will, can 

 surely guide you to success in life. Success or failure 

 must be the final test of your ability; not of necessity 

 success as the world usually counts it, but successful 

 striving toward some goal that you in your sanest 

 moments think desirable. And in being guided to 

 such a coveted goal, you have been guided also to one 

 gateway of the domain of happiness. 



