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Abraham Lincoln’s letter to his
son’s Head Master
Respected Teacher,
My son will have to learn I know
that all men are not just, all men
are not true. But teach him also
that for ever scoundrel there is a
hero; that for every selfish
politician, there is a dedicated
leader. Teach him that for every
enemy there is a friend.
It will take time, I know; but teach
him, if you can, that a dollar earned
is far more valuable than five
found.
Teach him to learn to lose and also
to enjoy winning.
Steer him away from envy, if you
can.
Teach him the secret of quite
laughter. Let him learn early that
the bullies are the easiest to tick.
Teach him, if you can, the wonder
of books.. but also give him quiet
time to ponder over the eternal
mystery of birds in the sky, bees in
the sun, and flowers on a green hill
–side.
In school teach him it is far more
honourable to fail than to cheat.
Teach him to have faith in his own
ideas, even if every one tells him
they are wrong.
Teach him to be gentle with gentle
people and tough with the tough.
Try to give my son the strength not
to follow the crowd when every one
is getting on the bandwagon.
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 is sad. Teach him there is
no shame in tears. Teach him to
scoff at cynics and to beware of
too much sweetness.
Teach him to sell his brawn and
brain to the highest bidders; but
never to put a price tag on his
heart and soul.
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 faith in himself
because then he will always have
sublime faith in mankind.
This is a big order; but see what
you can do. He is such a fine little
fellow, my son.
Abraham Lincoln.

Very good. That's why he was Abe Lincoln!!!

Very sound advice.I love this.#bookmarkingthings#

addicted268: Very sound advice.I love this.#bookmarkingthings#

...thanks

Love this (though I've read it before), thanks for the reminder @op.

This worth waking up to read everyday. Lovely!

dont8: Love this (though I've read before), thanks for the reminder @op.

#blushes #u are Welcome

wasak: SAW THIS ON FACEBOOK AND DECIDED TO SHARE.
Abraham Lincoln’s letter to his son’s Head Master a Respected Teacher,

...Treat him gently; but do not cuddle him because only the test of fire makes fine steel.

...He is such a fine littlefellow, my son.
Abraham Lincoln.

Powerful notes, but i truly like this one; only the test of fire makes fine steel

Those wey no want read their books for school always end up idiots and failures
Those wey no want listen to their papa and mama, always end up idiots and failures
Those wey no want follow laid down laws and instructions, always end up idiots and failures
Those wey no fear God, walahi!!!, always end up idiots and failures

Abraham Lincoln, your words are golden, the fire of hard work through studies, the fire of hard work through obedience to ya papa and mama, the fire of hard work following laws and instructions and above all, the fire of hard work following God can only make you a better person like STEEL....

Una don hear !!!!

Can any Nigerian leader compose this note. We need intelligent passionate leaders