The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-08

| almost imperceptibie. From the thinkers
| and philosophers. Ideas and principles
| come down TO US through the centuries,
| and guide us In our daily lives.
I'VE live under laws having origin
| thousands Of years ago. We are actuated
| by ideas having origin countless genera
tions ago. and those laws. principles and
| ideas, more or less controlling us In the
| nineteenth century, emanated from strong
Characters. independent. Belf-reiiant and
| fearless for tfs right.
another great element OF success Is
loyal devotion 10 duty. no matter where
1t leads nor what sacrifices st demands.
Courage and seif-reliance are the main
stays In the performance OF II. BE coura-
geous In your words and deeds; be rear
less for the right; be self-reliant. En-
deavor 10 see for yourself the right ana
wrong OF things. Unhesitatingiy and self
reliantiy follow your instructive precep-
ton Of right, no matter what Influences
may be brought to bear upon you, nor
what others may say about the course
you are pursuing. We all love candor,
self-rellance and courage Of conviction,
ana he VINO displays these qualities
win win the confidence Of his fellows
and exercise over them potent influence
for good.
EVERY man owes duty TO the tom-
munity in which he lives. for every man
derives some advantage from II. Tine
morality, intelligence, industry and pros
perity of a community are Indicative OF
the average OF its men ana women III
respect OF these qualities.
1.-The SUCCESS Of the community Is Indie
alive OF The average success Of its MEM
bers. He who best avails himself OF
these will contribute In the greater de-
gree, 70 the welfare of those with whom
he is identified and thus in measure
repay those who honor him with their
condolences and dignity him with their
respect.
BE not yeinglorious; be not overbear-
ing; cultivate humanity and always re-
spect the rights of others, for here Is
no surer way OF making your own rights
secure Re not boastful OF your accom-
plishments. but let your deeds speak Tor
themselves Accord TO every man MS
need of praise, and never obtain advance
ment by crowding others down. The
weak, the vain, the egotistical, the selfish,
magnify their achievements and Delittle
the efforts Of others. Set your aim high
and strive fairly and manfuIly to reach
It, and when you rise in situation, power,
character and influence. seek 10 elevate
others TO the loftier plane you are placed
upon by those whose respect, condolences
and love you have inspired. The obligations
Of the leader to his followers are many
times greater than theirs TO him. They
individually are not even bound 10 him
whilst he is TO all Of them. If you grow
to leadership amongst men bear these
thoughts in mind. With leadership goes
the gravest responsibilities OF your Kind.
nd
portant clement 10 success. Education
commences at the cradle and ends at the
grave. The accumulated labor OF the
world, its capital and those who hold It,
called capitalists, are trustees FOR those
who labor to-day. The iaborer, the mer-
chant, the manufacturer draw upon them
for what they require and pay them LOT
its use Withou. IL the commerce ana
Of the world cannot be conduct
ed and therefore the workers and capt
talists meet on common ground and with
united effort, each contributing according
TO his station, carrying the tide OF busi-
ness along. The worlds accumulation OF
learning, the great fields OF knowledge,
are the common heritage Of all. 1t is free
10 everyone. There is no money-tax upon
the use OF 1t. Read books written
by and about great men. Study
them we'll and digest what you
read. Read history, because It tells you OF
the struggles Of some of your race from
barbarism to civilization, from slavery TO
liberty from ignorance to knowledge. and
from cruel superstition TO an enlightened
and broadened Christianity. Read the
lives Of the workers of the world, read
the lives of the inventors, read the biogra-
piles Of the worlds reformers and do
homage TO their memories by applying to
your daily life the great principles they
advocated. Let their lofty character pu-
rify yours, their courage move you, their
selfishness strengthen you and their high
aspirations lead you.
1.-THE words success and failure are In
such constant use and have such a var1-
ETY. OF application that the average man
or woman usually accords 20 them a mar
row meaning and significance. We say
a merchant has failed when his naDlliues
exceed his assets and his business Is ter |
that a banker has failed when |
he has not sufficient money at hand 10 |
meet the lawful demands upon him; that |
a lawyer has failed when his ciientage is |
too small to support him; that states |
man has failed when his government or |
his constituency withdraws support; that |
d nation has failed when ambition has |
overstepped the limits of prudence ana |
disaster has followed.
1--WE characterize the merchant as sue
cessful when he has built UP large ana
profitable business, a substantial surplus
and can promptly meet all lawful de-
mands; the lawyer when ne has n large
and profitable clientage, brilliant repu-
tation and powerful personal influence; the
statesman when he is a recognized lead
er Of men, q Trainer OF national politics