The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-07-22
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n THERE'S no one element in a. mans
character that contributes more to his
success in life, wisely says the Uai-
ted States Economist, than confidence
or seli-reliance in his own ability,
A faint hearted man is unstable, and
will never excel. Faith in the en-
ideavor to will and to execute Is as
important In q successful business ca
reer as in the keystone to thea arch.
A man possessed of bold, daring,
and resolute will may be modest in
revealing his powers, but will be de-
termined in performing what 10 right
To men with tliisrnever dying faith
there is no such word as defeat, and
when obstacles present themselves in
their path, IL only results in their put
ting forth a greater effort TO accom-
plish their purpose. t.sd y,.., 80
y Toll, trial and disaster, gloom, and
danger may environ aud threaten to
overthrow the most cherished plans,
yet over rand above lull hindrances q
heroic soul will, triumph aud win
fame and honor. The discourage
ments that would retard the irreso-
lutte only discover the weak places to
the brave, and, strengthening these,
they renew the conflict with in-
creased vigor. Timidity creates cow
ards andfnever wins success. 1t is a
strong, and abiding faith IN ones, own
ability that ovcrcomes difficult
ties that others thought could not be
surlnountedgot 10 lmaI 80 nj ,fi-
I In all pursuits of lie we find that
those who achieve homo fand distinc-
ton are strong and sclf:rcliant in their
own powers, exercise taith IN their
own ability, and carry out plans coh :
ceived In their own brain. Morse
had faith in telegraphic wires, aud
fields in submarine cables, and to-day,
III consequence thereof, the lightning
is harnessed TO convey the news of
the world in every part OF the habit
able globe within the compass 3 Of a
few hours. Two Young men in 1852
commenced a banking business in
Wall street IN a small office. They
had faith in their own obility and al
so that of tho United States to pay
its great war debt. To-day they arc
the leading bankers-in-governmelit
securities on this continent, their dali
ly sales running into the iniliions,and
their name ana credit take high rank
In all the financial. centers Of the
world Not many years ago Edison
occupied an humble position as a tel
egragh operator; to-day his name
and fame are world wide MS associa-
ted willlso of the grnldest discoy-
cries of ancient o or modern times.
Asior, Stewart, and Vanderbilt fur
nish examples in. the large fortunes
they created rs to what we'll directed
energy and determination can accOn-
plish IN business pursuits, while the
evcnttul lite Of the late Judge Packer
Is another striking illustration of the
high position that can be attained by
reliance and perseverance, in the III
dividual inan, backed by liberal en-
dowinent Of common sense, In tho
overwhelming paths of commerce, ana
the ever increasing monetary circle:
there open up before The young men
of the nation rnrc opportunities itC
win wealth and fortune. agricul'
tural, mining, industrial, and mercan,
tile pursuits like avenues TO attain
distinction are presented. But for.
tune willhot comedy chancenor dis
tinction by hazard; both innstbe won
by strong, heroic endeayor, Back.
bone is vital in the, achievement ol
lofty arms, and nerve and grit are
essential requisites in the battle o.
life. A man to triumph, must have
faith in his enterprise and reliance IN
his ability.