But even without any obstacle, the road to a thorough understanding of architecture remains an arduous one. The student should feel a real calling for his chosen profession, and not be moved only by the material end of it. The late Professor Julien Guadet, whenever a youth sought advice about entering the career, would put various questions to him, about his academic preparation for the studies of theE cole des Beaux A rts, and end up by telling his visitor that if financial considerations were his principal motive he might as well get a job at once in the first grocery store and begin to make money right away. It is assimied that the student who makes use of this essay is kindled with the sacred fire, and is willing to omit not a single opportunity of using his eyes and his mind. I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness toM r. Manoel F. Behar for his helpful suggestions in correcting the manuscript and proofreading. D. Varon. March ist, 1916.
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