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THE VETERINARIAN, AUGUST 1, 1859. 
Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. 
Cicero. 
ON LECTURES DELIVERED BY THE MEMBERS OE THE 
PROFESSION. 
In a previous number we regretted the want of co-opera¬ 
tion amongst us. We did so, because the fact itself is too 
patent not to be both known and felt ; whilst it is de¬ 
structive of our best interests, by presenting a barrier to all 
advancement. Further, the separation of the head from the 
members, and the members from each other, awakens intes¬ 
tine feuds alike injurious to both, and should the breach 
widen, but little hope can be entertained of our ever be¬ 
coming, as a body, what we ought to be, and what the im¬ 
portance and value of our profession demands. Why, then, 
do we act thus suicidal ? Why is there so little of the esprit 
^ among us? Why are such petty jealousies allowed 
to prevail ? Why is there an assumption of superior acquire¬ 
ments on the part of some, which, perhaps, do not exist, but 
which, nevertheless, leads to presumption ? “ Stand by, for 
I am wiser than thou,” seems to be the expression of these 
persons. J Tis a pity such a feeling should be indulged in, 
since it is an indication of weakness of mind, whatever may 
be thought to the contrary. 
There appears to be a cold suspicion lurking among us, 
causing a want of union. We do not amalgamate. This 
repulsion both chills and deters from exertion. If efforts be 
made, the motive is too often impugned ; no stimulus is 
given, and we shrink back, our hopes and expectations 
withered, as by a storm-blast. Again we ask, Why is this ? 
And yet we do believe that there exists a goodly amount 
of talent amongst us, which, if fostered and encouraged, 
would soon place us in the position we have a right, as a 
profession, to take, and cause us to be, as men wondered at. 
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