Learn Something Useful

Every man should make his son or daughter learn some useful trade or profession, so that in these days of changing fortunes of being rich to-day and poor tomorrow they may have something tangible to fall back upon. This provision might save many persons from misery, who by some unexpected turn of fortune have lost all their means.

Every man should make sure his son or daughter learns a useful trade or profession. These days, fortunes can change from rich today to poor tomorrow. So children need practical skills to fall back on. This preparation might save many people from misery if an unexpected change in fortune leaves them with nothing.