Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-11-17
THOUGHTS FOR THE
THOUGHTLESS.

THOUGHTLESS.
Reader, do you ever pause to think
If not, you are at fault, when there il
so much to think about. There are
millions of ideas yet TO be born, mill
ions of years yet TO live. 1t may no
be on this earth, but we shall live il
some sphere. The grave is the loci
which must be opened before we toncl
or enjoy the treasures beyond its darh
keeping, before we go to the punish
ments or rewards we plan in thii
world, and there is much TO think o.
which concerns this life. The golden
crop cannot be garnered till after the
grain has been sown The impression
cannot be read till after the type is sci
in order. And the errors show in the
proof. You cannot be man unless
you decide to be one People seldom
bunder on success as a blind pig falls
into well. Luck is nothing more
than effort well directed. Stones do
not of themselves turn up as you pass
( by to reveal the wealth hidden under
them Men do not often succeed by
chance. This world was not made by
chance. 1t was made. Men are made.
1t takes years to make them. In all
sorts Of trials, all kinds of troubles
under MANY trying circumstances the
lessons of life are learned Think that
a poor man is a slave. Think what
others have done, and that IL is in your
power to do still better if you will.
Think that you will some day be called
on to take an active part in life's
battles. You will either lead or be led.
1t lies in you to decide which. Wrink.
les creep over the face and never 90 off.
Habits silently but surely creep into
your spirit, and you cannot get rid Of
them. Think whether you will please
those who bid, or bid those you please.
Think whether you will be a iretful,
disagreeablo old man whom every one
will wish dead, or respected old
gentleman whose grave will be watered
with tears-whose kind words and
smiles will be mssed--whose precepts
or examples will be loved and copied.
1t is easy to be a poor man. All
you have to do is to work hard and
never think. Work hard and spend
foolishly at the card.table and in non.
sense. Marry in haste and repent at
leisure.
Slide down hill, and walk back
drawing your sled after you, If you
are poor, run in debt. Keep poor
slave to every man. If you have a
wife and are in debt, keep a hired girl
II in debt with nothing to do, keep
two servantgirls. If very poor and
in debt, keep two servant girls and a
dog, Keep up style. Fish Tor fools
bate the hook with the biggest one and
you will catch them sure. Ifyou owe
man, cheat him out Of the debt. If
you can borrow instead of earning, do
so. Keep borrowing. Pry into all
that concerns you not. Tell all you
know, Teach every one to dislike
you. Act out nature and be hog, or
think little and be man. Life is n
show You can have n hard seat or a
cushioned one. The first investment
for ticket decides the matter
lie who does not think is u fool
His life IS like midnight dreams
morn comes and they are gone, Death
comes and the game is over. For
tune does not tease men TO shake her
hand. A good opportunity never
waits. If you are not ready, some
one else will be. The wheel goes
round-the car moves on--if you do
not occupy the seat, some one elso will.
Then, what will you dol Whose
brains will you useY Do you intend
TO work all day for just what will last
you all night, or have you an idea for
the iutureY Are you doing your best ?
II not, why not2 Think of these
things Look out for bad examples
Shun them When you see man
fail, be assured there was reason.
Think and search it out. If he sue.
ceeds, learn his secret and follow it.
Friends are made. Relations grow.
Friends we make for ourselves Enc
mics are as necessary to success as
vinegar to pickles. They are the
long oars, which in sturdy hands shoot
the boat, deep though it be laden, far
out and clear over the foaming break.
crs into a smooth sea beyond.
Do not be a hypocrite, Better be
thief-a robber. Play your hand
open. Never wear spectacles to de-
ceive folks. Never profess to do what
you do not. Do not be afraid of what
others may say-people will talk.
Fools will turn grindstones for others
to sharpen scythes upon, and fools
will talk of that which does not con-
cern them, of what they cannot effect
--oi that which is none Of their bust
ness. Think for yourself Advise
with yonr own heart Do as best
pleases you. Satisfy one man first.
DO not promise over q thousand pups
out of one litter. He may be a mean
man who would not promise pup to
friend, but he is a meaner man who
promises more than he can perform.
Do not take four passengers in wag-
on intended for but two. DO not try
to please everybody and please none,
Few people care for you. Fear is
stronger than love. But few people
will love you. Society thinks you
arc an orange to bo squeezed for its
benefit Think how few people care
for you. Men seldom work except
for pay. People are generally friends
only while they can lap from your
saucer They cat the corn and throw
the cob away.