Are blunted in their aim,
And some are sharpened, keen and true,
And carve their way to fame.
“Don’t take too much advice—keep at the helm and steer your own ship,” says Noah Porter. All of which is very good advice.
Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.—Thackeray.
The boy that the world wants most is the one who will think for himself at the same time he is hearing words of wisdom from others. A boy who tried to follow all the advice given him would probably find himself unable to do anything at all. Everyone and everything seems eager to give him the short cut to fortune, as I have endeavored to set forth in a bit of nonsense rhyme which I call the secret of
HOW TO WIN SUCCESS
The great are only great because we are on our knees; let us rise up.—Proudhon.
“How shall I win success in life?” the young man asked, whereat:
“Have push,” replied the Button; “And a purr-puss” said the Cat.