The rapid sale of a large edition of this work, and the general tribute of public praise which has been awarded to its merits, instead of closing the eyes of the Publishers or the Author against existing defects, have, on the contrary, only deepened their sense of obligation to render the present edition as perfect as possible; and no pains have been spared to accomplish this end. Several new sections have been added to the work, and some of the former have been abridged or extended. * * * * * ADVERTISEMENT TO THE THIRD EDITION. An increasing demand for the Young Man's Guide, evinced by the sale of more than five thousand copies of the work in a few months, have induced the publishers to give a third edition, with some amendments and additions by the author; who has also derived important suggestions from gentlemen of high literary and moral standing, to whom the work had been submitted for examination. THE PUBLISHERS. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION. Mistakes in regard to the disposition and management of the young. 19-26 CHAPTER I.--IMPORTANCE OF AIMING HIGH IN THE FORMATION OF CHARACTER. Section I. Importance of having a high standard of action.--The young should determine to rise. We may usually become what we desire to be. An anecdote. Studying the lives of eminent and useful men. 27-30 Section II. Motives to action.--A regard to our own happiness. To family and friends. To society. To country. To the will of God. The love of God, the highest motive. 31-38 Section III. Industry.--No person has a right to live without labor. Determine to labor as long as you live. Mistaken method of teaching industry. Labor in the open air. Manual labor schools. 38-43 Section IV. Economy.--False and true; Examples of the false. Time is money. Sixty minutes shown to be an hour. Economical habits. 1. Do every thing at the time. Anecdote. 2. Every thing should have its place. Examples. 43-47 Section V. Indolence.--The indolent only half human. Characteristics of an indolent man. His epitaph. 47-49 Section VI. Early Rising and rest.--He who would rise early, must _retire_ early. Morning air. Advantages of early rising. 1. Things go better through the day. 2. Morning hours more _agreeable_. 3. Danger of the _second nap_. 4. Early risers long-lived. 5. One hour's sleep before midnight worth two after. 6. Saving of _time_ and _money_. Estimates. Examples of early rising. 49-55