The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-10-02
! STARTING IN LIFE.

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~ this lesson is learned, the better. A
youth growing up in the l:sh. Of pa
rental admiration, with everything to
foster his vanity and self-esteem. IL
surprised to find, and often unwilling
to acknowledge, the superiority oi
other people. Rut he is compelled to
learn his own insignificance; his airs
are ridiculed, his biunders exposed,
bis wishes disregarded, and he is made
to cut very sorry figure until his con.
ceit is abased and he feels that he
knows nothing.
When young man has Thoroughly
comprehended the fact that he know :
nothing. and that, inirinsicaliy, he 81
Of little value, the next lesson Is that
The world cares little about him. H.
is the subject Of no mans overwhelm
ing admiration neither petted by one
-ex nor envied by the other, he has to
lake care of himself. He will not be-
aotieed until he becomes noticeable
until he does something TO prove Tia
ne il Of use to society. No recommep
ia'ions or introdnctions will give hin
his he must do something TO be rec
pgnized as somebody.
There il plenty Of room for men H.
he world, but there is no room f.,
dIers. Society is not very particular
what a man does so long as he doe,
."mething useful to prove himself 4
.e man; but it will not take the MAJ
or on trust.
There is no surer sign OF an unmab
y aud cowardly spirit than u vague
ie>ire for help-a wish TO depend, I.
eau upon somebody, aud thus EMO.
he fruit of other peoples ability or in
dustry. There are multitnies o.
Young men who indulge in dreams o
pelp from some quarter coming in y
convenient moment 10 enable then
o secure the success in life which
hey covet.
Thus, one Of the most painful sight
IN the world is that of young man
With a strong constitution and pre-
'entable figure standing with hand,
N his pockets longing for help. Their.
are positions in which the most indie
pendant spirit may gracefully and
gratefully accept assistance h
fact, as u choice of evils, seek it bu
for q man who is able to help himself,
70 seek help from others. is positive
proof that he has been unfortunatel,
trained, and that an indolent bias ex-
lists in his character.
We would not inc ulcate the pride OF
independence, which. in its
rejects the good offices Of
We condemn in young
nan is the habit Of dependence, which
makes him anxious to accept as favor
hose things which he might readily
require by his own industrial exertion.
A man who willingly receives assist
ance, especially if he applies for it, in
sells himself to his benefactoi
Inless his man happens to be man oi
ense who is giving absolutely necessa-
y assistance to one whom he knows
o be both sensitive and honorable
When young man has ascertained
he fact that he knows nothing and
hat the world cares nothing for him
hat his success in life must depend
ipon his own exertions, and that he
must look to himself and not to Others
or assistance, he is in fair position
or beginning life.
The next lesson Is that Of patience
\ man must learn TO wait as well q.
work and TO be content with thos.
means of advancement which lie ma
Use with integrity and honor. Pa
fence IL one Of the most difficult les
.ons to learn. 1t Is natural for tn,
mind to look for immediate results.
Let it then he understood at starr
ng that the patient conquest Of dim
.uIties which rise in the regular ans
legitimate channels OF business an
Enterprise, il not only essential in ST.
curing the success which a young MAJ
eeks in life, but essential also TO tina
prel aration Of the mind requisite f.
he enjoyment Of success, and for r.
aiming il when gained. II il ~
enefai rule, in all time, that unsarn
d success il II curse.
II Is the rule, also, that the proce-
i earning success shall be The prepar
atom for its conversation and enjoy
nent. SO day ty day, and week b,
week so month after month, ano
year after year, work on aud in ia,
process gain strength and symmetry
nerve and knowledge, that when sue
cess, bravely and patiently acquired
shall be yours, il shall find you pf,
pared to receive and TO keep it. Tn,
development Of all your mental All,
moral qualities in the brave battle q
life will amply reward you for tn,
struggle. 1t VIII help TO make MAJ
# you, and give you hot only self-re-
-pect, but the respect Of your fellow.
and the public.
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