Here it is:
1. Keep skid chains on your tongue. Always say less than you think, cultivate a low, persuasive voice. How you say it often counts more than what you say.
2. Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully, no matter what the cost.
3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and encouraging word to or about somebody. Praise good work, regardless of who did it.
4. Be interested in others: their pursuits, their work, their homes and their families. Make merry with those who rejoice; with those who weep mourn. Let everyone you meet , however humble, feel that you regard him as a person of importance.
5. Be cheerful. Don't burden or depress those around you by dwelling on your aches and pains and small disappointments. Remember, everyone is carrying some kind of burden.
6. Keep an open mind. Discuss but don't argue. It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
7. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk about the vices of others. Discourage gossip. It is a waste of valuable time and can be destructive and hurtful.
8. Take into consideration the feelings of others. Wit and humor at the expense of another is never worth the pain that may be inflicted.
9. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you. Remember, the person who carried the message may not be the most accurate reporter in the world. Simply live so that no one will believe him. Disordered nerves and bad digestion are a common cause of back-biting.
10. Don't be anxious about the credit due you. Do your best and be patient. Forget about yourself and let others "remember." Success is much sweeter that way.
Alot of good principles! Reading through these made me think of some mistakes made in the past with certain friends. I'm thankful to have friends who have shown me much grace.
1. Keep skid chains on your tongue. Always say less than you think, cultivate a low, persuasive voice. How you say it often counts more than what you say.
2. Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully, no matter what the cost.
3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and encouraging word to or about somebody. Praise good work, regardless of who did it.
4. Be interested in others: their pursuits, their work, their homes and their families. Make merry with those who rejoice; with those who weep mourn. Let everyone you meet , however humble, feel that you regard him as a person of importance.
5. Be cheerful. Don't burden or depress those around you by dwelling on your aches and pains and small disappointments. Remember, everyone is carrying some kind of burden.
6. Keep an open mind. Discuss but don't argue. It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
7. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk about the vices of others. Discourage gossip. It is a waste of valuable time and can be destructive and hurtful.
8. Take into consideration the feelings of others. Wit and humor at the expense of another is never worth the pain that may be inflicted.
9. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you. Remember, the person who carried the message may not be the most accurate reporter in the world. Simply live so that no one will believe him. Disordered nerves and bad digestion are a common cause of back-biting.
10. Don't be anxious about the credit due you. Do your best and be patient. Forget about yourself and let others "remember." Success is much sweeter that way.
Alot of good principles! Reading through these made me think of some mistakes made in the past with certain friends. I'm thankful to have friends who have shown me much grace.
2 comments:
:) This is neato bandito! yeah there are a lot of those things that I need to work on with the people around me.
Hi Patrick and Megan, there are some great thoughts on your blog. I loved the picture of you both. Also I agree with Pat that the article you posted sure gives a lot to think about in my life. I love you both and hope to see you soon. Love you MOM
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