Character/ Handwriting

Myself

I have to live with myself, and so
I want to be for myself to know,
Always to look myself straight in the eye,
I don't want to stand, with the setting sun
And hate myself for the things I've done,
I want to go out with my head erect;
I want to deserve all men's respect;
But here in the struggle for fame and wealth
I want to be able to like myself.
I don't want to look at myself and know
That I'm bluster and bluff and empty show
I never can fool myself, and so
Whatever happens I want to be
Self - respecting and conscience free.

~Edgar A. Guest ~


"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. "
Psalm 46:1




The best reward of a kindly deed is the knowledge of having done it.

~Edgar Fawcett ~

Character

Character

A lucky fellow you say - No, his luck is determined by a good mother, a good constitution, habit of work, indomitable energy, determinationwhich knows no defeat, unwavering decision, consecration, courage, self-mastery, ability to say "no" and stick to it, strict integrity, honesty, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, high aim, and a noble purpose.

~ Orison Swett Marden ~




The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden flight;
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night.
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ~

The Great Backyard Bird Count

February 15-18, 2008


The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.


http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/

The American Boy - Handwriting / Character Quotes

"THE AMERICAN BOY"

Of course what we have a right to expect of the American boy is that he shall turn out to be a good American man. Now, the chances are strong that he won't be much of a man unless he is a good deal of a boy. He must not be a coward or a weakling, a bully, a shirk, or a prig. He must work hard and play hard. He must be clean-minded and clean-lived, and able to hold his own under all circumstances and against all comers. It is only on these conditions that he will grow into the kind of American man of whom America can be really proud.

In short, in life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is
"Hit the line hard, don't foul, and don't shirk; but hit the line hard."

~Theodore Roosevelt ~

Taken from an A Beka reader as are most of the quotes we use.