Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-10-04
SELF-RELIANCE.

There is no element in mans charnc>
ter that contributes more to his success in
life than confidence or self-"eiance in his
own ability. A faint hearted man is un,
stable, ana will never excel. Faith in the
endeavor 80 will and to execute i, as i'm
portant in successful business career ms
is the Keystone to the arch. \ man pos
sessed OF II bold, daring and resolule will
may be modest III revealing his powers,
but will be determined in performing what
he conceives TO be right To men with
this never dying faith there is no sucl
word MS defeat, and when obstacles pre-
sent themselves in their path, itonly re-
suits in their putting forth greater ct.
fort 10 accomplish their purpose.
Toll, trial, disaster, gloom and danger
may environ and threaten to overthrow
the most cherished plans. yet over and
above all hpdrauces "a heroic soul will
triumph and win fame and honor. The
discouraccmrnts TINT would rctard The ir-
resolute only discover the weak places To
the brave, and. strengthening these, they
renew the conflict with Increased yigor.
Timidity creates towards md never wins
success. 1t IS II strong and abiding faith
in ones own ability to orerform that which
overcomes difficulties that others thought
could not be surmounted.
In all the pursuits OF life we find that
those who achieve honor and distinction
are strong and sclf.reliNnt in their pow
ers, exercise faith in their own ability, and
carry out plhns conceived in their own
brain. Morse had faith in telegraph
wires, and Field in submarine cables, mud
!o-day, in consequence the,eof, the iigh, ,
ming is harhesScd to convey the news of
the world in every part Of the habitable
globe within the compass Of few hours
Two Young men in 1862 commenced Il
banking business in Wall street in a
small office. They had faith in their own
ability and also that of the United States
to pay its great war debt. To day they
are leading bankers in Gpvernment secn-
rites ON this continent, their daily sales
running into the millions, and their name
and credit take high rank in all the fnan-
cinl centres Of the world. Not mpny
years ago Edison occupied humble po-
siIion rs telegraph operator to-day his
name and fame are worldwide as asso.
clnted with some of the grandest discov.
cries of ancient or modern times. Stew
art, Astor ard Vanderbilt furnish exam,
pies in the large fortunes they have crent.
ed as to what we'll directed energy and
determination cnn accomplish in business
pursuits. while the pVentful life of the
late Judge Parker is another striking il,
lustIation OF the high position that can be
attained by reliance. perseverance, IN the
individual man. backed by liberia en-
dowmcnt OF common sense. In the ever
widening paths Of commerce and the ever
increasing monetary circles there open up
to the Young men Of the Nation rare on,
portuuitie- to win wealth and fortune. In
agricultural and mining, industrial and
mercantile pursuits like avenues to attain
distinction nre presented. But fortune
will not come by chance, nor distinction
by hazard both must be won by strong,
heroic endenvor. Backbone is vital in
the achievement Of lofty aims, and nerve
and grit are essential requisites in the
battle Of life, A mans to triumph, must
have faith in his enterprise and reliance
in his ability Umted States Economist.