Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-06-12
= Good Name

Character consists in the qualities On
the heart and mind, and IN the prin-
cipIrs by which a man is governed IN
his actions. Reputation consists IN
what character Is reported TO be, and
IN the prevailing opinions regarding H.
Ihus we see that the two, though Oft n
confounded, are widely different. Repu-
tatiOn should spring from character,
and the two should go together, but II
is often the case that they do not cor
respond
Reputation sometimes springs up
quickly. and Is blasted just as quickly
as il springs up, because u Is based on
ats vE.Ch are not true tests OF charac-
ter. II Is not an unusual thing 10 see
lie, Die in the various spheres OF lie
nnurlsh for a while under false repu-
Iatlon- but as soon as their real clarac-
tiers are discovered, they pass out OF
sight. Sometimes the reputation Is un-
Just, and the character Is better than
the reputation.
Reputation is often of "A mere mush-
room growth, but to acquire such quail
tiles, principles and habits as consti-
tute character, requires time IL Is
the giant oak, which for centuries
sends It's roots deeper and deeper into
the earth, that stands firm amid the
herceSt storms.
BY good name we do of course not
mean the favorable opinion which the
hypOcriie wins by his deceptive prac-
tees. but we mean a name based on
character-a name such as that of
which solomon speaks when he says,
"A good name is rather to be chosen
than great riches, and loving favor
III afTr nd " Ii
In order to acquire a good name then
II is necessary TO establish good char
acter, and the first of the important
y.lemt ntS which constitute such a char
acter is sslf-TeSpsct. II a man does not
respect himself, he cannot reasonably
expect others 70 res pect him. If a man
disregards his word, or agreement with
Others, or IS guilty Of any other mean
ness, he forleits all his claims TO the
respect of others, because such con-
duct Is a manifest disregard of the feel
ings and opinions OF others. 1t Is I'M
pOrtant 70 cultivate a high sense OF
honor, which is almost ideatical with
true self-resI ect. But true honor has
nothing 10 DO with pride. Pride stands
alOOt from others, and looks down upon
them ON account Of some distinction OF
birth, wealth, or Cd ICatiOn- Pride
contends for the accidents Of things.
Honor contends for qualities and prin-
ciples. Pride regards a man for what
he hos; honor regards him for what he
IS
Cicero says, man IS great by what
he is, and not by what he has. He who
knows his worth Is a reasoning being,
stands above all such distinctions, and
Judges OF character by its true intrinsic /
qualities. Honor is, also, far removed /
from vanity, VIII ch follows on the heels I
Of pride. What = pltiLble object the /
VAN man is. lie is always thinking /
and talking about himself-about his /
own eXcelleucies, which no one sees but
himself. We must kH0JC ourselves to
be able 10 place proper estimate upon
lur worth. ard he who knows himself,
knows his lIttleueSs-knows that at the
)est his requirements fall short of
what they might be. His insight into
lis own real character IS too deep not
o see the weakness OF human nature,
nd lie has no disposition TO indulge In
ain glory and sound his own praises
broad. Self-respect and honor are al
ways associated with humanity. Great
nen are nearly always humble. Christ
n certain occasion said: Let him
rho would be great among you, be. the
ervant of all
Humility does not imply want OF a !
roper sense of personal worth lt
leans knowledge Of real character .
nd OF the littleness and shallowneSS OF !
Il human alta uments and glory. To :
-hateyer heights such character has
ttaint q, be can descend, and adapt
imself TO the conditions and surround
lgs of the PLAIN people, and that, not ,
,om policy, but from principle, for he /, ,
in the world of humanity a
Nv Of compensation before which al
fade away.
= sound character is, of course, free
rom the meanuess Of falsehood and de-
option. He who is guilty of open
ilsehOOd Is mean In his own eyes, and r
e can of course not respect himself.
there are but few who would become 1
pen liars, but there al many who go
the WHY, cunning, and deceptive
rays Of the hypOcute. The many =
hams, humbugs, and frauds in every
apartment Ofbusiness and professional ;
.te are evidences of the correctness OF
his statement
In some respects the hypocrite is
more odious than the open liar; for
Inder the mask or friendship and po-
r
lis trap. To win good name, we
must be open. candid and truthful.
The most successful men in public and
private life, and the most successful
irms In every department OF business
AVE won their good names by csndor
ND truthfulness, and good name in
business, Is an essential element OF
astlng success. The highest element
'c character Is UirtUe. In fact this Is
he root of all the others, and the
honor which has not its root in virtue
3 false. There is saying that there
) honor among thieves. Virtue is that
moral power IN man by which he con- \
tantly battles for the right and against
he wrong. BY his course of actions, a
nan who IS imbued with this principle, !,
constantly tends to fulfill the purposes
II his being. In order TO acquire
good name then, first establish a good
character. Let the principles of honor
md virtue be deeply implanted in your
heart. BE conscientious, candid and
in all your dealings with your
and if YOU are not sue
,eSsful from a financial standpoint, YOU
have the satisfaction and consolation
II knowing that failure with such 7
character Is more desirable than sue
less with dishonored life.
4 SOFT alloy, which aGueres so firmly
10 metallic glass and porcelain surfaces
that 1t can be used rs a solder, and /
which Is Of great service when the anti
les TO be sOldered are of such nature
hat they cannot bear high degree of I,
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