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Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by DonaldGenes(m): 8:59pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
I wish all parents to have access to this letter, so that they can keep it in mind before teaching their kids to outsmart their teachers. Also , all Managements of schools/ institutions in this country should be asked to read this as a mandatory job everyday, instead of just hanging it on their walls to impress others, especially these portions"In the school teach him,it is far honourable to fail,than to cheat!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."If we cannot implement these basics in our own lives, how can we shape the future of this nation? nOW y'all can read it and dissect it your self if this will leave some sort of sublimal positive imprint in your lives.......... He will have to learn, I know, that all men are not just, all men are not true. But teach him also that for every scoundrel there is a hero; that for every selfish Politician, there is a dedicated 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 honourable 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 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 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 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! 1 Like |
Re: Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by oluwaeric(m): 9:34pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Re: Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by oluwaeric(m): 9:34pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
A peice of art indeed. Would love to know hw d son turned out |
Re: Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by assu2013(m): 9:38pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
wow nice one 1 Like |
Re: Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by taiocol: 9:42pm On Sep 22, 2013 |
Within 5 minutes of waking, half of your dream is forgotten. Within 10 minutes, 90% is gone. Nice one 1 Like |
Re: Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by DonaldGenes(m): 5:42pm On Sep 24, 2013 |
taiocol: Within 5 minutes ofhehehe |
Re: Abraham Lincoln's Famous Letter To His Son's Teacher(Inspiring) by phraze(m): 7:04pm On Sep 24, 2013 |
Mark my word. My Son Will build a Space Craft. I cant say if it would be Nigeria's first, but what i know is it will rank amongst the best. I will be his best teacher. |
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