Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-25
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THOUGHTS FOR THE PEOPLE-No. 6.


TIE VALUE OF TINE AND METHOD IN THE USE or IT
The value of time is beyond all estimate
When Queen Elizabeth exclaimed, "Millions fol
inch of time," she felt in its full force the real
value to her of but a few moments, of the many
which she had worse than squandered. Upon q
bed of death, about to leave the world and all its
allurements---the scene of her many vanities
and vexations, and to be ushered hence forever
to, she knew not whittier, it was but natural that
being filed with remorse she should then, if never
before, be fully sensible of the great Importance
of but Gan inch of time"
In view Of the shortness of lfe-the much there
is to be done--the duty of every one to accom-
plish something useful and good, and make a
proper advancem mt through life, and thus leave
the world better and wiser for their having
lived in it, it is really surprising how many mil
lions pass so unconcernedly and carelcssly through
the choicest portion of their cxistcncc--squan-
derng their precious hours and leaving no trace
behind them. Their whole career is less indel-
IDLE and more transient than an inscription on
the sands of the ocean coast which the first wind
OR wave oblitcrates.
Nothing is so valuable as time, and nothing is
so uselessly,, so shamefully squandered.
If a man be robbed of goods, he complains
most bitterly; thinks himself an injured individ-
ual but he daily and hourly robs himself of that
which is far more valuable TO him-Iris in,e-his
rery existence, which is not worth the having if
spent in idleness, in listlessness-himself in a
"mastery nactivity," the slave of e11nui, and his
only study how he may best s'kiA'' the invaluable
gift of his Creator. All his time properly en-
poyed will not only enrich his mind and store it
like q rich granary, garden stocked with
choice and luxurious fruits and flowers, but will
produce him worldly goods an hundred fold more
valuable than he would ever otherwise possess
and will make amends for and restore that which
is lost.
How important then to improve every moment
to extract as much Of the sweets of life, and
really enjoy existence as the rapid feeting mo-
ments pass-seizc them and press them in your
service-use them we'll and wisely.
= Remember above all things that time once gone
never returns. Every day we are growing older
our tastes and habits are becoming more fixed
and confrmed-they are becoming chronic as il
were, and the task of forming new ones more diff.
fcult. But dear reader let us once more try to
break through the iron trammels of the worst
despotism man ever encountered or was in subiec.
ton to-the despotism of our own uniformed and
undeveloped characters, triumphing through vices
vtiated tastes and bad habits over our own better
natures, and our knowledge of what we should be
and our wishes and resolutions for amendment
This despotism we are all slaves to, but let u,
at once break through-if only one link of the
iron chain which we have woven about us is bu
broken, soon every band will be shattered, and
strong determined iron will, a firm decided char
acter will hold sway and take the place Of vaccil
lation, pusillanimity and indecision.
To accomplish this requires method-a proper
method in the use of time--to accomplish more
in given space. Without method and system
nothing can be accomplished it time car
be found for everything desired, end much, yer,
much can be done. For this purpose proper
arrangement of time should be formed by ever,
one, so that each portion can be best employed
and not conflict with the business of another
Let every hour have its occupation. Have YOU
daily pursuits marked out ahead-mprove,. eac!
moment to the best advantage and be wise ant
happy. ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
July 90, 1854.