B. G. Jefferis and J. L. Nichols, Searchlights on Health — Influence of Good Character (1919)
“ WEALTH.—Wealth in the hands of men of weak purpose, or deficient self-control, or of ill regulated passions is only a temptation and a snare—the source, it may be, of infinite mischief to themselves, and often to others. ”
B. G. Jefferis and J. L. Nichols, Searchlights on Health — Influence of Good Character (1919)
“ SIMPLE HONESTY OF PURPOSE.—This in a man goes a long way in life, if founded on a just estimate of himself and a steady obedience to the rule he knows and feels to be right. It holds a man straight, gives him strength and sustenance, and forms a mainspring of vigorous action. No man is bound to be rich or great—no, nor to be wise—but every man is bound to be honest and virtuous. ”
B. G. Jefferis and J. L. Nichols, Searchlights on Health — Influence of Good Character (1919)
“ A man may possess only his industry, his frugality, his integrity, and yet stand high in the rank of true manhood. The advice which Burns' father gave him was the best:"He bade me act a manly part, though I had ne'er a farthing, For without an honest, manly heart no man was worth regarding." 6. CHARACTER IS PROPERTY.—It is the noblest of possessions. It is an estate in the general good-will and respect of men; they who invest in it—though they may not become rich in this world's goods—will find their reward in esteem and reputation fairly and honorably won. ”
