In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Bio: Lydia R. Diamond is an American playwright and professor. Among her most popular plays are The Bluest Eye, an adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel; Stick Fly ; Harriet Jacobs ; and Smart People.
