The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

the chosen subjects Of an Ail-Tise Being
Not only IN ar and the sciences ought
Sc 20 be ambitious, but. no matter what
our position IN this life may be, Ne should
strive 70 reach the TOP of the ladde, n
our respective sphere. We we're not
placed upon this earth simply % I've,
breed, and die. but TO DO things and live
eternally. Our forefsthers were ambitious
70 build a great republic. and they sue
eeeded Ear beyond their greatest expec-
tation Had ambition net stirred them 10
great deals we stili nigat be subjects OF
England Il Is clearly SHOWN that some
of cur humDiext citizens have risen g
great and responsible positions ABA
ham Lincoln is Il good example. WITH
ssnunerable barriers thrown n bis way
he reached the TOP Of the ladder OF or
national aspirations One Who has amoi-
ton, pluck. and courage is almost sure
70 De successful IN this lise- Many who
claim 70 have ambition make q very
feeble show, falling back into some we'll
established rut after Only slight failures.
IF at frat you don't succeed. tTy- t<y
again The clouds VIII always roll away
and the sun appear anG shine with re-
uewed spien6oT; and so. II we fan and try
again. every successful effort VIII be
crowned With lIgh and glory. Some peo=
pie with Iittle ambition have risen to ez-
aIted positions through the influence OF
their friends. but the truly happy one is
he who has earned his reward BY his own
efforts. So let US IN passing leave foot
prints OF the sands OF time
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By thine own souls law learn to i've.
and X zen thwsrt thss take 10 heed,
And II men hate thee have 40 care.
Sing thou thy song and &c thy deed;
Hepe thou thy hope anc pray thy prayer,
And claim 70 crown they VIII not give.
Whittier.
EDNA BENNETT.
isa EizAth st-ess northwest
A noble life Is not abiaze
OF sudden giSry Won,
But just piIing up Of days
IN which sood work Is done.
Tstons Psrk.
II what shOne afzr 50 grand
Turn 70 nothing N thy hand.
On again the virtue les
IN the struggle, not the prize.
Lord Houzhtoa.
IA Iaesaos s-.-.
Not failure. at low aim IS crime.
PArL4SE :. JOKES
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Whatever you want 4 you wish = il
long
VITA constant yesrnfng and oeaseless
II you wish scars upward On wings 50
strong
That they never grow languid. never
Why. over the storm clouds and out Of
the dark
It vii come flying some day 70 you.
AS the dove with olive branch few TO the
ark.
and the wish you've been dreaming II
VIII come true.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
c " MEEcK-
There Is 40 greater deed than inspiring
humanity with sspirations.-Elia Wheeler
Wilcox EVA JACKSON.
SO Third STREET n0zthwest-
Ambition IS an Unusual desire 70 ac-
eompilsh something more than ordinary.
70 become more enlightened in q certain
thought or action, 10 help ourselves fnan-
cisIly- physically, or spiritually Il is
that power CT the mind or soul that acts
as an incentive 70 spur Us on 10 success
and victory i Is sure and reliable
guide 10 the highest attainment OF sue
cess. Il Is not limited or confined within
any bounds. and IFS accomplishments are
almost unlimited ia every field of action
OF vocation IN Hfe. II Is . wonderful
power, silent. unseen. yet ever present
so strong, sure. and enticiEg that failurs
cannot defeat Il, but only forces Il or q
greater effort and increased activity snt
the best and most precious OF all Is ths
knowledge that K viii not allow rs I;
stop Until success IS achieved. Il Is ;
i treasure so valuable that It cannot b'
'0-s2' CHARLES FRANCIS GLASS.
Hy.stzills Sd.
Ambition teaches Us 70 live with ever
1 fiber Of cur being: 20 have The courage
/ the enduring strength Of iron and steel
not onir ''to have and 20 hold bur u
get. TO keep our pulses full and fast. hri
snd passion alive and strong. and e
i purify and exalt our lives. ne man car
rise above that at which he aims VI
must see things and tel the world.
says Ruskin. We must train Tor coaGi
tion. not only for high ideals bat for I
high tone OF health and optinlisms t
keep up high spirits and an active brain
TO love humanity and gain love n return
We do not want TO I've on the reputation
/ Of our great, great ancestors. Blood onil
serves 20 wash ambitions hands. Th'
men OF the past centuries did their worl
We'll. but We want to-day's men ans
women who dare 10 DO Ambition nevei
+ looks behind, hut ahead Of the hesdligh
on tie engine OF life. .Ye are the sal
/ OF the earth. but il the salt hath lost II