In the mean time do all you can to cure him of Bashfullness which will ruin him in this impudent age; but beware he be not led into the opposite vice of self conceit or arrogance which is 1000 times worse.
— James Watt Early Modern

Steam engine improvements

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From a letter to May Campbell, offering advice on raising a child

Date / Period

1781

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Humorous

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