Democratic Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 November 1881 — How Poor Boys may Become Successful Men. [ARTICLE]

How Poor Boys may Become Successful Men.

You want some good advice. It has ruined many a man, but may not harm you, because you will not follow it. Rise early; be abstemious; be frugal; attend to your own business and never trust it to another; be not afraid to work, and diligently, too, with your own hands; treat every one with civility and respect; good manners insure success; accomplish what you undertake; decide, then persevere; diligence and industry overcome all difficulties; never be mean—rather give than take the odd shilling; never postpone till to morrow what can be done to-day; never anticipate wealth from any source but labor jhonesty is not only the best policy, but the only policy; commence at the first round and keep climbing; make your word as good as your bond; seek knowledge to plan, enterprise to execute, honesty to govern all; never trade beyond your stock; never give too large credit; time is money; make few promises; keep your secrets; live within your income; sobriety above all things; luck is a word that does not apply to a successful man; not too much caution —slow but sure is the thing; the highest monuments are built piece by piece; step by step we mount the pyramids; be bold—be resolute when the clouds gather, difficulties are surmounted by opposition; eelf-confidence, selfreliance is your capital; your conscience the best monitor; never be over-sangu-ine, but do not underrate your own abilities; don’t be discouraged; ninetynine may say no, the hundredth, yes: take off your coat: roll up your sleeves, don’t be afraid of manual labor! America is large enough for all—strike out for the west—the sea-shore cities are too crowded; the best letter of introduction is your own energy: lean on yourself when you walk; keep good company; the Spaniards say, if you lie down with dogs you will get up with fleas; keep out of politics unless you are sure to win—you are never sure to win, so look out.