When James A. Garfield was a young man a printed slip was given him by a friend which he carefully cherished. It reads as follows:
"Make few promises. Always speak the truth. Never speak
evil of anyone. Keep good company or none. Drink no intoxicating liquors. Good
character is above everything else. Be honest to be happy.
Spend less than you earn. Live within your income. Never run
into debt unless you see your way out.
Good company & good conversation are the essentials of
virtue. Good character can be injured only by your own acts. If evil is spoken
of you, let your life disprove the falsehood.
Read the above
carefully & thoughtfully."
-Watchman-Examiner. (moreillustrations.com)
Pro 22:1 (TLB): “If you must choose, take a good name rather
than great riches; for to be held in loving esteem is better than silver and
gold.”
“Character is made by many acts. It can be lost by a single
act.” – Unknown Author.
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