Evening star., 1948-12-26

and girls-in many instances not
quite grown up. The future of
America holds for its youth ex-
actly what its youth makes it.
Youth will reap exactly what it sows
Mental and physical discipline
will fit you to meet any of the
problems of the present and the
future. Without these two, all will
be guesswork and piece-meal. There
has been too much of that in the
conduct of our national and inter-
national affairs. We must be honest
with ourselves and deal with facts.
so, whether it be young or old,
it all starts and ends with we'll
trained and disciplined mind and
body. If we but learn the lessons
that shrek from the pages of his
tory there is no handicap that can
not be overcome by will power, pa
tience and application. The Ten
Commandments and the Sermon on
the Mount are still our best guides.
And remember that this Govern
ment is the best in the world"
Youth Takes Life Seriously.
"This Is serious American youth
writing to you, Mr.. Baruch. I am
just 18 years of age. My station and
Importance in life so far is no
greater than any other 18-year-old
boy. But some day near, some one
is going to have to be taking over
all these great important jobs and
you, probably better than any one
else, know how great a task this is
going to be. For with every year
these tasks grow greater and more
complex >.
The advice I want from you is
what is it this country sorely needs
most? What future do you see in
store for an American youth?"
Whatever you do" Mr.. Baruch
told this young man, "get an educa-
ton get discipline Of mind,
body and spirit. Avoid taking easy
courses for that makes slovenly
thinking and action in after life. If
you learn to do the difficult things
early through self-discipline, you
will have no trouble with any prob
lem which may come to you later on.
Whatever you do, do it with all
your heart and all your soul and
don't mind what others may say,
either in praise or derogation.
Here are some Of the things my
parents told me, which, if I had
followed, I would have done much
better.
'Tf you have any unkind,
thoughts, keep your tongue be-
tween your lips.
"1f you touch pitch, it will stick
to your fingers.
Let answering integrity ever
be your guide.
Never expect gratitude and
you will never be a disappointed
man.
do q thing because it gives
you joy in the doing and not for
thanks"
whatever you do, take advan-
tage of your opportunities in school
and college; keep your body healthy
and your mind clear and wholesome.
Whatever you try to do, stick to 1t
and you will surely succeed.
Lessons of the Past.
Speaking in New York at youth
forum, Mr.. Baruch summarized
some of the lessons I have learned"
as follows:
BE polite. If you are, others will
be polite to you. That makes life a
little easier.
Prepare yourself for whatever
you are called upon to do. This is
what / call doing your homework. ,
Keep yourself tidy. Nobody looks
at sloppy girl. A sloppy boy is
even worse of, because it shows
carelesSness.
BE cheerful. There are enough
crepe hangers around, without add
ing to the list.
Don't be envious. BY far the
better way is to assume that what
the other fellow does, you can do
as well or better.
BE honest with yourself. Then
you will be honest with others.
"Be helpful help others, II
you want to be helped.
Interest yourself in your job.
Don't pity yourself. That gets
you nothing.
BE quick to praise. People like
to praise those who praise them.
But be sincere in doing this.
BE loyal and stick to your friends,
especially when they're up against
it.
avoid prejudices. The other fel-
low, if he be white or black, or Jew
or Catholic or Protestant, Is as
good as you are.
Read the newspapers. That will
provide a pretty good supplemental
education. And I don't mean only
the. comics 80.
Remember, there is no easy road
to the top. That is gained only
by persistence, by courage, by un-
derstanding.
Always be proud that you are
an American ="
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