A good character is, in all cases, the fruit of personal exertion. It is not inherited from parents; it is not created by external advantages; it is no necessary appendage of birth, wealth, talents, or station; but it is the result of one's own endeavors-the fruit and reward of good principles manifested in a course of virtuous and honorable action.
He who cares only for himself in youth will be a very niggard in manhood, and a wretched miser in old age. - Josiah Johnson Hawes
He who cares only for himself in youth will be a very niggard in manhood, and a wretched miser in old age.
- Josiah Johnson Hawes
A good name is seldom regained. When character is gone, all is gone, and one of the richest jewels of life is lost forever. - Josiah Johnson Hawes
A good name is seldom regained. When character is gone, all is gone, and one of the richest jewels of life is lost forever.
We are often able because we think we are able. - Josiah Johnson Hawes
We are often able because we think we are able.
A good character is, in all cases, the fruit of personal exertion. It is not inherited from parents; it is not created by external advantages; it is … - Josiah Johnson Hawes
A good character is, in all cases, the fruit of personal exertion. It is not inherited from parents; it is not created by external advantages; it is …
Every period of life has its peculiar temptations and dangers. But youth is the time when we are most likely to be ensnared. This, pre-eminently, is … - Josiah Johnson Hawes
Every period of life has its peculiar temptations and dangers. But youth is the time when we are most likely to be ensnared. This, pre-eminently, is …
Every man who loves his country, or wishes well to the best interests of society, will show himself a decided friend not only of morality and the law… - Josiah Johnson Hawes
Every man who loves his country, or wishes well to the best interests of society, will show himself a decided friend not only of morality and the law…
You may be whatever you resolve to be - determine to be something in the world and you will be something. " I cannot," never accomplished anythi… - Josiah Johnson Hawes
You may be whatever you resolve to be - determine to be something in the world and you will be something. " I cannot," never accomplished anythi…
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