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Self-Testing Exercise 



Before choosing a vocation one should make an (1) of his 



(2) and (3). Probably the most important quality 



that one should possess is (4) (5). Some of the gen- 

 eral abilities needed in all vocations are (6), (7), 



(8), (9), and (10). A business man should 



show (11) (12) ; a teacher should have (13) 



and (14). 



PROBLEM II. FOR WHAT VOCATIONS MAY BIOLOGY 

 HELP PREPARE ME? 



Medicine. A great physician once wrote the following to a 

 friend in answer to the question : " Shall my son prepare for medi- 

 cine?" — " There is nothing on earth greater or more beautiful 

 than man, and the 

 study of mankind 

 is the most diffi- 

 cult and exalted 

 subject of thought 

 and of action. 

 Human develop- 

 ment and ambi- 

 tion, human life 

 and ills are all in 

 the highest degree 

 remarkable and 

 touching. But 

 you must bring 

 keen eyes and 

 acute ears; a great 

 gift for observa- 

 tion ; patience and yet more patience ; an iron will strengthened 

 by opposition, but yet a warm and tender heart, comprehending 

 and feeling every sorrow ; a reverent spirit and austerity that is 

 superior to sensuality, money, or eminence ; adroit ringers and 

 health of body and soul; furthermore a decent appearance, and 



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 Physicians must be prepared to work at any place. Here are 

 several doctors, on board a ship, performing an operation. 



