Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
THE MAN WHO TALKS

all inclined to say too much: and most of us have heard the command: 'tShut your mouth" I feel inclined to the belief that it Is as much of an shut as it is to skillfully play any musical instrument. There is nothing that will queer 8 persons opportuni- ties in life like a mouth that knows 8 good thing to know that people do not wish to know of your mlsfortunes or your sorrows; they prefer to hear of your successes and your joys. We should all be chary how we talk about either. It Is never wise to offer an opinion that is not asked for; and nine times in ten remember when your opinion is asked your commenda- tion is simply bid for, hence your opinion is of very much less import ance than you think 1t is; What most people want Is a chance to talk them selves. Let them, and profit by thier wisdom and their folly.
 rather like the urehin who says: 'fOh, cum on-what cher 'fraid of" He proposes to brave what is before him, and not to let fear retard him all though the results may sometimes prove to be quite distressing. He has a radiant spirit. he doesn't shrink. The juggernaut may be on the same road, but he doesn't worry about being crushed by 1t. The dark doesn't fret him nor fear prompt him to hesitate. The banner of his hope is inscribed: Forward march" This Is the in spiration of all discovery, progress and reform. Columbus when he gave his pilot orders to sail on! sail on!" when his crew opposed his progress, put in another form the kids "Oh, cum on what cher 'fraid of" Fear is a hand leap in business and a torment in so- ciaI life; the tax a guilty conscience Ta1If1 "a 1fC s0rnHif e that 1t is the mother of prudence. Success demands that fear should all ways be kept in its place.
 do not know which is worst to be discouraged by diversity or to be com pletely resigned to it. Taking things too easy is no more of virtue than taking them too much at heart. Ad versity ought to be a good sttmu- lant to live man, but no one can en- dure too much of it. It is largely a self made check to personal extrav- agance or folly. It is one of the most important teachers in the school of experience. It doesn't call for resig nation, but for determination. Don't sit down, but stand up and push. A worm doesn't halt at an impeachment, but crawls over it. Keep going!" fs the motto of life. If you are up against it go through, round or over 1t like a man. not lie beside 1t like a quohog. The spirit of man was de- signed to rise above obstacles and to up, cultivate a cheerful mind and sing: You can't tell what is round the bend. it may be a dollar. or it may be 8 friend"
 Do not think life is vale of tears or a gamble. Life is business from beginning to end-business that must be efficiently attended to- You are in 1t without having been consulted, and you will not be consulted as to the time of departure. We have a space of time at our command in which to develop ourselves and to be of use to others. We get early notice that the wage of life is in the joy of living; and the wage of sin is death; and we are advised by people who do not know how to make the most of life for themselves how we can make it l most profitable for ourselves. It is up to us to develop mentality and steer clear of all ruinous habits which l are the gold bricks along the path of | our existence. The way to get joy l our wage every day. Do not dream of | rewards, but become conscious that the deed and the joy are close com | rades.
 1t makes no difference how strong our prejudice is against foreign goods we have to lift the ban once in awhile. Here is something made in | China before the Pilgrims landed on | Plymouth rock: "If you suspect a man do not employ him; if you employ him | do not suspect him." We have to confess the wisdom of this Is just | as aparent as though 1t was made in America. Here is another: Tt is | easy to open shop: hard to keep it | open" The Chinese mind was work I 4-,-, s-L | which still live. The fruit of mortal experience framed up in proverbs often l represent eternal truths, wherever or whenever they were first posted | The human mind under stress of prac- l tieal purposes has always brought to the surface nuggets of precious thought in all ages. The makers of proverbs die | but, the truths they inscribe upon the | pages of time will shine so long as there is an eye to perceive them or an | intellect to interpret them. The uni 1 verse is founded upon Truth and this 1 is why Truth will outlast it.
 The reason it Is so difficult to select a wen-bred person is because there are fifteen rules, or evidences of thei1
 breeding, most of which are as incon- stantly honored as the ten command ments. It isn't necessary to quote
 more than three, although the other twelve are just as pertinent. Here they be: You will not measure youl civility by peoples bank accounts. Yor will be scrupulous in your regard fo1 the rights of others. You will not for
 get engagements, promises or obliga-
 tions of any kind" A well-bred per
 son is just as rare as a rationally pious
 one. It means attention to perfect
 sef-control. When you need the
 evidence of lack of breeding do not
 say: I'm not it." but "Pll be it!" Nc
 one is well-bred just because they car
 look back or point with pride to z
 genteel, highly respected family. The
 evidences of good breeding belong en.
 tirely to us. It makes no difference
 how rich or distinguished our for.
 bears were, for it all depends upon FoV
 considerate and kindly and honorabl,
 we are.
 If most men were as careful abou
 everything as they be not to let thei,
 religion interfere with their bushes!
 the commercial world would hold :
 different relation to the world O labor, and would command a great dea
 more confidence. It Is funny hoy
 careful men can be in some directions
 and how careless in otbers. It woult not do any harm if religion got mixec into business enough so that the re