Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-14

success comes. The answer will be hard
work! Then ask, why work hard? The an
swer will be because / love my work" II
It so be that they answer not thus, then
ask them why they do not give It up7
There are many people who say: "Ah,
alas, woe is me; we're l in other clrcum-
stances / could do so much better"
And then / am reminded Of that line Of
old Horace:
ct mihi res, non me rebus, subjungere
conor,' which being translated almost lit
orally means: and l try 60 bend circum-
stances Tor conditions) to myself, not my
self to circumstances Cor conditions)" and
In a freer style the translation might read:
IF l can't work out success in the sphere
in which l am placed, l can't do any better
proportionately in any other Think 1t
over.
This, you say, is a plea for letting we'll
enough alone, a plea for contentment under
all circumstances and conditions, a plea for
being satisfied with ones lot, however I'M
congenial, a plea for the sitting Of honest
ambitions.
MOI No! Far from It. 1t is a plea for
falthfulness ip that which is least!
You remember the parable-(and all the
parallels reflect reality)-of the nobleman
and his servants, and you remember these
words: And He said unto him, Well
thou good servant; because thou hast been
faithful in a very little. have thou author
ity over ten Stiles"
Lillian whitney says in one Of her books:
The one great truth to which we all need
to come is, that a successful life lies not
in doing this, or going there, or possessing
something else; IL lies in the quality Of the
daily life. ""
1T is achievement on the spiritual side
of things! . This extension is
achieved, this growth toward higher things
is attained by our habitual attitude OF
mind. 1t develops by truth and love and
goodness; it is stunted by every envious
thought, every unjust or unkind act"
And then, reviewing the whole subject of
what one can do even in his own present
condition, we must not forget that wish
ing never makes the mare co." but a
will, and a whip, and a curb, and line, and
bit in the mouth, will make for progress.
We cannot accomplish any results when
we wish" ourselves better off, but we
can when we will such a thing. md
every act of will must be preceded by
faith.
AS Henry Wood says: Belief in the
power within is the key which unlocks
vital energy. Faith in a thing must pre-
cede It's accomplishment. To stimulate be-
lief we must open up our own possibilities
and keep them in view"
No! my timid friend, II will not make
you conceited or egotistical; 1t will only
open your eyes to what you may be in
your own present conditions.
Remember what Horace saysl And while
1 am on the subject of the pursuit Of a
will-o'-the- wisp prospect, II one were only
situated differently, let me say a word to
those who are encouraged to disparage
their present work in looking for another
sphere.
And that word is this: "Be faithful in
your present work" The successful men
Of the world are those who have sue
ceeded in the burdensome toll. They have
not spent their time in worrying over lost
prospects or in thinking upon what might
have been had they been situated differ
emily. They are the people who have left
each working sphere with the absolute
knowledge that II things took a bad turn
they could go back to their first work and
find employment because it was done we'll.
Such persons very rarely have to go back
eAA VASh NhNg AZ NhSI hhN NhS "a
waiting for them.
Love your work! It is all an attitude OF
mind! And do not forget that he who Is
faithful in that which Is least shall be
made a ruler over ten cities. Anticipate
the judging! Cut out all affectation! Think
not Of what people are saying about you!
And work for the works sake! Then you
will be crowned with success. These con-
ditions are simple and by the elect they
have been found not only all-indusive, but
also warranty of success.
After all, as Milton says:
The mind is it's own place, and in itself
Can make a heaven Of hell, a hell of heaven.
The visit Of Arthur HOFFMAN on Friday
of this week will be undoubtedly a treat
to those who love the piano and its field
of composition. Mr.. HICKMAN has chal-
lenged the criticisms Of the eastern critics
and he has satisfied the most exacting.
His temperament, techique and talent are
sure to be most interesting. He will make
one only appearance at the Kountze Me-
mortal church.
Miss Mary Munchhoff will sing to a crowded
house on December 20, judging from present
indications. THOMAS ]. KELLY.