INTRODUCTORY LECTURE, 
599 
Thus the various divisions of medical science are as the 
stones of the stately temple, which while they serve to build 
it up, also afford to each other mutual support. On this 
account, to each should be given due consideration ; and 
were it not that I should be charged with something 
like treason, or stating that which almost amounts to sedi- 
tion, I should be inclined to say that too much attention is 
generally paid to anatomy. At any rate, a very large portion 
o i your time is set apart for it, and the other sections of your 
studies must be neglected by you unless a most careful di- 
vision of it be made, and the utmost diligence exercised. 
Both of which you certainly ought to do, since “ there is a 
time for every purpose and for every work, 55 and by a little 
method, much may be accomplished. 
It has been well observed, that “ indecision and want of 
method as to the employment of time, is a source of much 
daily waste. Let the pupil, therefore, wisely and considerately 
arrange the periods for study, and also for recreation, and 
having laid down his plan,' see that it is faithfully and rigo- 
rously adhered to. 55 Let me not be misunderstood. I do 
not by these observations mean to imply that anatomy can 
be too much studied by the medical man — and the same may 
be said of all the allied sciences ; but where the time is 
limited, as yours is, it should be justly apportioned, so that 
each section of your studies may have its proper share of 
attention ; for it will not be enough that you excel in one. 
You know’ to have “ good 55 against your name in one 
division only, will not suffice in the ordeal through which 
many of you will shortly have to pass ; neither will it avail 
you in after life. 
As a 4th aid, I would name the ee Veterinary Medical 
Association, 5 ’ at the hebdomadal meetings of which, I do 
not hesitate to say, much information may be gained, pro- 
vided the debates be rightly conducted. The controversy 
attendant on scientific discussion is sure to eventuate in the 
eliciting of truth ; and the differences of professional opinion 
that so frequently arise, awaken thought and lead to 
research. And “ as iron sharpens iron, 55 so the salutary 
procreation thus produced strengthens the mind for argu- 
ment, and furnishes it with the lawful weapons of contro- 
versial defence. 
It was a remark of the late Professor Coleman’s, that 
he always knew wffien these meetings took place, and 
a debate of more than ordinary interest had occurred; 
for on the following morning he saw the students collected 
together in little groups, engaged in animated conversation ; 
