Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1898 — How to Make a Fortune. [ARTICLE]

How to Make a Fortune.

Thexfollowing are extracts from a letter written by Henry Ward Beecher to his son: . “You must not go into debt. Avoid debt as you would the devil. Make it a fundamental rule: No debt—cash or nothing.” “Make few promises. Religiously observe the smallest. A man who means to keep his promises can’t afford to make many.” “Be scrupulously careful in all statements. Accuracy and perfect frankness, no guesswork. Either nothing or accurate truth.” “Make yourself necessary to those who employ you by industry, fldel'ty and scrupulous integrity. Selfishness is fatal.” “Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Demand more of yourself than anybody expects of you. Keep your own standard high. Never excuse yourself to yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself, but lenient to everybody else.” “Concentrate your force on your own business; do not turn off. Be constant, steadfast, persevering.” “Do not speculate or gamble. Steady, patient industry is both the surest and the safest way. Greediness and haste are two devils that destroy thousands every year.’’ “The art of making one’s fortune is to spend nothing. In this country any intelligent young man may become rich if he stops all leaks and is not fn a hurry. Do not make haste; be patient.”