Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-05-16
FOR THE BOYS.
Mr.. "FactandGancy" breaches q
Sermon 10 Them.

Don't trouble yourselves about the
details of your business, Leave small
things to small minds. You we're
born to be at the top, and of course a
way will be provided for getting you
there.
If you would make your mark in
the world, never learn to write.
Do you wish to be men? Learn to
chew, drink and smoke. 1t will be
hard to distinguish you from the real
article.
Always bear in mind that you are
made Of superior clay, and that 1t will
not be long ere everybody will be fore
ed to admit it.
1t is well for you to know that the
girls are all dying for you. You al
not but pity them, but hen it is not
your fault. This should teach you
resignation.
Strive to get all the leisure time you
can. 1t will make older and buster
persons envy you.
Speak your mind freely. 1t shows
that you posses such an article.
Characterize as nonsense everything
you cannot understand. You will
find a great deal of nonsense In the
world.
Never fear to do wrong. Don't be
a coward. Always do the right thing
when the right thing will pay.
When you have anything to do,dOn't
hurry about it. Take your own time,
or your employers, which is the same
thing. If he discharges you, you will
have the satisfaction Of knowing that
he will be the loser by not having your
valuable services.
Make acquaintance only among
those beneath you, if you can fnG
such. 1t is pleasant to be looked up to
as an oracle or pattern.
ShUn those who are able to teach
you anything in life or business. 1t is
not agreeable to be o gershadowed by
anybody. Besides, wllo wants to be i'll
school all his life2
Be above all polite ness. That will
do well enough for women and chill
dren, but a man. you know, should
despise allsuch foolishness.
People who talk about sticking to
principle are hu'nbugs and nihnies.
Neyef mind principle where money is
to be made.
Never stop to consider. Make up
your mind at cnce. 1t shows prompt
itude and decision.
Having ID made up your mind,
stick to your decision. People may
call you an obstinate mule, but words
harm nobody. If you are big headed,
others may suffer, but you never.
Stand up for rights, especially among
women and timid folks. You may
yield a point where the other party is
stronger than you are.
Watch carefully over your passions.
Aman without passions would be a dull
creature.
Don't be too squeamish about tell
ing the truth. Only noodles never
lie.
Endure others trials patiently.
Fight life's battles in the easiest
way. Remember hat it is the sutler
and not the soldier VIM lSakes money
out Of war.
Never injure your health by hard
work. IF you must lose your health,
lose it IN a pleas Mt way.
Honor your father and mother by
showing them how much wiser you are
than they. You can do this in no
easier way than by rejecting all tb ell
counsel and admonition.
Take every occasion to denouDce
religion and morality as humbugs a I'd
shsms, and everybody who uphol d
them as a hypocrite and impostOr
Everybody loves a frank, open n a
ture.
Believe all you hear derogatory Of
anothers character. The bible, you
know, saJ that mankind is naturally
depraved.
If you hear anything against a per-
son, repeat it 20 all you can. 1t is
we'll TO put people on their guard.
In the company Of ladies talk freely
Of liquor saloons, ballet girls and
poker. Ladies naturally take TO such
young gentlemen. They are so inter.
esting, you know.
DOM 20 to church, if you can avoid
it; but If you must go, take care II
show your int elligent contempt for
the worship and wOrshipers.
Follow these few directions, boys
and you will at least attain a high
place in the world. IL may the gal.
lows. but il will be a high placn never.
theless.