TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL

ABRAHAM LINCOLN WITH HIS SON

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the united states of America (1861 – 1865) is one of the world’s great statesmen for all time.
(This is an extract of a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to the headmaster of his son's school. A letter so typical of the man who bore malice towards none and had charity for all.The values and ideals he speaks of continue to be relevant to this day and for all times).Today is childrens day so posting this valuable message in my blog: I liked the beauty of expression and the gravity of the essence.

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 selfish politician, There is a dedicated leader
And for every scoundrel there's a hero,

Teach him also that for every enemy there's a friend.
It will take time, I know, but teach him,if you can,
That a dollar earned is of far more value 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 quiet laughter.
Let him learn early that the bullies are easy to lick .

Teach him,if you can,the wonders of books
But also give him time to ponder the eternal mystery
Of birds in the sky, Bees in the flowers and sun on a green hillside.

"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 he is wrong
Teach him to be gentle with gentle people
And tough with the tough.

Try to give him the strength not to follow the crowd
When everyone 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.

"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 bidder,
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 is right.

"Teach 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