ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LETTER
TO HIS SON'S TEACHER
He will have to learn,
I know,
that all men are not just (fair),
all men are not true.
But teach him also that
for every scoundrel
(dishonest) there is a hero;
that for every selfish politician,
there is a dedicated
(committed) leader..
Teach him for every enemy
there is a friend.
Steer him away from
envy,
if you can,
teach him the secret of
quiet laughter.
Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to
lick... Teach him, if you can,
the wonder of books...
But also give him quiet time
to ponder the eternal mystery
of birds in the sky,
bees in the sun,
and the flowers on a green
hillside.
In the school teach him
it is far honorable to fail
than to cheat...
Teach him to have faith
in his own ideas,
even if everyone tells him
they are wrong...
Teach him to be gentle
with gentle people,
and tough with the tough.
Try to give my son
Lincoln
was the
16th
president
of the
united
states
and one of
the great
american
leaders
Teach him to close his
ears to a howling mob
and to stand and fight
if he thinks he's right.
Treat him gently,
but do not cuddle him,
because only the test
of fire makes fine steel.
Let him have the courage
to be impatient...
Let him have the patience to
be brave.
Teach him always
to have sublime (inspiring)
faith in himself,
because then the will have
sublime faith in mankind.
the strength not to follow the crowd
when everyone is getting on the band
wagon...
Teach him to listen to all men...
But teach him also to filter
all he hears on a screen of truth,
and take only the good
that comes through.
Teach him if you can,
how to laugh when he sad...
Teach him there is no shame in tears,
Teach him to scoff (ridicule ) at cynics
(sarcastic people)
and to beware of too much
sweetness...
Teach him to sell his brawn (strength)
and brain to the highest bidders
but never to put price-tag
on his heart and soul.
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