The Washington herald., 1909-07-13
OF INTEREST TO THE WOMEN
THE OPTIMIST COLUMN.
Thourht. of Perseverance.

Contributions BY the Members Of The Washington
Herald ODtimist Club.
Victory belongs 70 the most persever-
ing. The truest wisdom Is a resolute
determination-Nap
MARTHA y. GARNER.
lz2 Twelfth street northwest.
Perseverance COnquerS All.
Genius. that Power that dazzles mortal eyes.
Is Oft but perseverance IN disguise.
Continuous effort Of itself implies
In spite OF countless falls the power 10 rise.
'Twixt failure and succoSs the points 20 fEe
Men sometimes know not when they touch the line.
Just when the pearl was waiting ore more plunge.
How many a sfruGEler has thrown up the sponge
As the tide goes clear out. IL comes clear IN,
In business lis az turns the Wisesr win.
And Oh. how true. when shades Of doubt disuay.
q" lis often darkest Just before the day"
A little more persisrence. courage, VIM
Success viii dawn DER fortunes cloudy rim
Then take this honey f0r the bitterest cup:
There is no failure save IN giving up
No real fan long one srin tries
For seeming sotbaci1 made the strong man Wise
There's no defeat. IN truth. save from within.
Unless you're beaten there, your bound 70 win
Henry Austin
ANNIE II. COSROY.
1893 Eleventh street southeast.
The exercise OF perseverance is neces-
sary for the accomplishment OF any good
or commendable undertaking. Shakes
peare said: Perseverance keeps honor
bright" CIarisa said: Patience and per
severence overcome the greatest diff
culties-" Perseverance in the right d.
/ rection. then. should be our watchword
| because il Is 20 those who embrace and
practice IL, the hope of success and re-
ward
The average man revolves in a very
narrow sphere. permitting others 10 sur
pass him, for lack OF push and perse-
verenee. Such a course can only result
in ultimate loss and failure
! The worlds stage is a large one. and
! the actors thereon must plan and perse-
we're, displaying energy and skill II they
would succeed.
! A life OF ease and tranquility. n any
line OF progression. viii not avail. bui
IS sure 70 consign such one 20 Obscur-
ity.
Titles and emoluments are not ACQUIRED
IN that way. nor are any reforms as
/ sisted: hence 10 be one OF the world!
nOblemen entitled 20 The good VIII ant
plaudits OF the multitude. one must b,
persistent IN HIS purpose. not only fol
his own betterment. but also for II,
good and welfare Of others.
I Monuments and statues are not erecteg
20 the unknown, but only 20 those vhs
by unremitting thought and activity hav,
assisted or defended the many thoughtles.
and unfortunate. The soldier and IA,
! scholar must persevere for many year,
II they would acquire fame and rise 4
lofty eminence, 10 be gratfulIy remem
bered; and so is Il with others, fol
no lasting honors viii be theirs whS
| linger by the roadside while elImhlnl
the mountain Of privilege and opportuni
" Perseverance may be termed the ke!
that opens the door 20 happiness and
prosperity. CHAUNCET G. GRAHAM.
S0ls Cambridge place GeorEsioEu-
be that cannot persevere IS not bounS
by any law OF his nature 10 persevere
how can he ever arrive
Keep on trying. and perseverance vii
gain the victory.
Nothing VIII in the world take m
place OF persistence. Talent viii not
nothing. nothing is more common -thal
the successful man OF talent he canno
persevere that is not bound By the laT
OF his nature 20 persevere, how can h
ever arrive.
You must persevere II you would maxi
q success Of life
Prayer IS the parent of perseverance,
perseverance, removes mountains or tun
nels them h E. LIS.
| Dera-ueut q Caume-ce and Labor