One strong proof of my wretchedly defective nature is, that even her expostulations, so mild, so rational, have not influence to cure me of my faults; and even her praise, though I value it most highly, cannot stimulate me to continued care and foresight."
La prueba de que tenga malas inclinaciones es que, a pesar de su bondad y de lo razonablemente que me dice las cosas, no me corrijo y sigo siendo lo mismo: no atiendo a las lecciones.