# A way of life

Author: Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Genre: Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches

Language: English

License: Public domain

Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73116

Amazon editions: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+way+of+life+Osler&tag=cyberlibrar00-20

## Summary

Every man has a philosophy of life in thought, in word, or in deed, worked out in himself unconsciously. In possession of the very best, he may not know of its existence; with the very worst he may pride himself as a paragon. As it grows with the growth it cannot be taught to the young in formal lectures. What have bright eyes, red blood, quick breath and taut muscles to do with philosophy? Did not the great Stagirite say that young men were unfit students of it?--they will hear as though they heard not, and to no profit. Why then should I trouble you? Because I have a message that may be helpful. It is not philosophical, nor is it strictly moral or religious, one or other of which I was...

## Chapters

- [Part 1](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-way-of-life-73116/chapters/1/index.md)
- [Part 2](https://www.cyberlibrary.org/en/books/a-way-of-life-73116/chapters/2/index.md)