Thus, in my own case, I am persuaded that if I had been taught from my youth all the truths of which I have since sought out demonstrations, and had thus learned them without labour, I should never, perhaps, have known any beyond these; at least, I should never have acquired the habit and the facility which I think I possess in always discovering new truths in proportion as I give myself to the search.
Chara (stars.astro.illinois.edu) CHARA (Beta Canum Venaticorum). A lovely name for a northern star that vaults the heavens in northern spring, “Chara” from Greek meaning “joy.”