The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1881-07-08
A Few Words 70 the BOYS.

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details of your business. Leave small
things to small minds. You were born
to be at the top, and of course way
will be provided for getting you there.
II You would make your mark in the
world, never learn to write.
Do you wish to be menp Learn to
chew, smoke and drink. 1t will be
hard to distinguish you from the real
article.
Always bear in mind that you are
made of superior clay, and it will not
be long ere everybody will be forced to
admit it.
1t is well for you to know that the
girls are all dying for you. You cannot
but pity them, but then it is not your
fault. This should teach you resigna-
tion.
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 possess such an article.
Characterize as nonsense everything
that you cannot understand. You will
find 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 doing 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 find 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 overshadowed by any
body. Beside, who wants to be in
school all his life?
Be above politeness. That will do
well enough for women and children /;
but man should despise all such fool
ishness.
People who talk about sticking to
principle are humbugs or ninnies,
Never mind principle where money is
to be made.
Never stop to consider. Make up
your mind at once. 1t shows prompti-
tude of decision.
Having once made up your mind,
stick to your decision. People may call
you an obstinate mule, but words harm
nobody. If you are pig-headed, others
may suffer, but you never.
Stand up for your rights, especially
among women and timid folk. You may
yield point where the other party is
stronger than you are.
Watch carefully over your passions.
A man without passions would be dull
creature.
Don't be too squeamish about telling
the truth. Only noodles never lie.
Endure others trials patiently.
Fight life's battles in the easiest way.
Remember that it is the sutler, and not
the soldier, who makes money out of
war.
Never injure your health by hard
work, II you must lose it, lose it in
pleasant way.
Honor your father and your mother
by showing to them how much wiser
you are than they, You con do this in
no easier way than by rejecting all their
counsel and admonition.
Take every occasion to denounce re-
ligion and morality as humbugs and
shams, and everyone who upholds them
as a hypocrite and impostor. Every
body loves frank, open nature.
Believe all you hear derogatory of
another's character. The Bible, you
know, says that mankind is naturally
depraved.
If you hear anything against person,
repeat it to as many as you can. 1t is
well to put people on their guard.
In the company Of ladies, talk freely
of liquor saloons, ballet girls and poker
playing. Ladies naturally take 10 such
young gentlemen. They are so inter
esting.
Don't 90 to church il you can avoid
it; but if you must go, take care to
show your intelligent contempt for the
worship and the worshippers.
Follow these few directions, boys, and
you will at least attain high position in
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