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James Payn

How large and varied is the educational bill of fare set before every young gentleman in Great Britain and to judge by the mental stamina it affords him in most cases, what a waste of good food it is!

James Payn

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James Payn is comparing the wide range of educational opportunities available to young men in Great Britain to a large and diverse menu of food. He suggests that despite having so much to learn, many fail to gain lasting mental strength from it, making the effort seem like wasted potential.

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