Always Something to Decide January 22, 1967
“Each of us has to render a decision,” said David Starr Jordan, “to say yes or no a hundred times when our grandfathers were called upon a single time.” There are more...
And So He Succeeded… February 12, 1967
At a time when some seem overprivileged and some feel underprivileged, and many rebel, and many drop out and don’t prepare themselves, we are reminded that “Abraham Lincoln knew...
As if With Stiff Bristles… August 6, 1967
“How often do we see men and women set themselves about as if with stiff bristles,” said Samuel Smiles, “so that one dare scarcely approach them without fear of being pricked! For...
As Life Gets Broken in Upon… October 22, 1967
“Life gets continually broken in upon,…” said Charles Henry Parkhurst. “Nothing ought so little to surprise us as a surprise.” One of the realities is that life isn’t...
As Thoughts Turn to Children… December 10, 1967
There is a mellowing and humbling of the heart when thoughts turn to children, and a searching of the soul when the eyes of children are upon us. Some of the tenderest scenes with our Savior are...
Before Marriage--and After April 9, 1967
“. . . If there is still one . . . girl who hopes to reform [a] man after she has married him,” said a wise observer, the “advice is: Don’t. If the person . . . doesn’t...
Between Parents and Children… July 16, 1967
Too often there is too much distance between people who should keep closer⎯a distance that separates those who live in the same place. It happens too often between parents and children, who...
Character Is What You Are in the Dark August 20, 1967
From Dwight L. Moody we turn to a short, challenging sentence: “Character is what you are in the dark.” Every man is two things at least — what others see and what he is inside. Both are...
Come Now! January 8, 1967
This is the summons that all of us will sometime receive from the Great Judge and Father of us all: “Come as you are . . . but come now!”1 It is a profound thought to ponder⎯the...
Commencement: What Next? June 4, 1967
“You have received certain talents, some ten, some five, some one . . .” Dr. Karl T. Compton said to a class at Commencement. “Whether you wish it or not. . . the world will hold...
Courtesy and Character March 5, 1967
Where people live and move so crowded, so close, of much importance are courtesy and character. “Manners are not so frivolous or unimportant as some may think…” said Samuel...
Dignity in Every Act of Life… November 5, 1967
“Remember this,” said Marcus Aurelius, “that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.” True dignity is a most...
Failure to Confide… September 24, 1967
One of the urgent needs of our time is misunderstanding; and one of the ways to understand is to communicate. Understanding and communication are essential in all relationships of life: in marriage,...
Find a Way, or Make One July 23, 1967
“A hundred times every day,” said Albert Einstein, “I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself to...
First Be Reconciled… October 15, 1967
As to unresolved differences and feelings and offenses, the fact is that when we resent others, it is damaging to us, and it is to our own advantage, no matter whose fault it is, to bring the matter...
For I Have Done Good Work September 3, 1967
Sometimes we suppose that other people’s work is easier than ours. We may sometimes suppose that some occupations, some assignments are always glamorous and exciting. But of this we may be...
Humor on High and Low Levels November 12, 1967
Humor is essential to a full and happy life. It is a reliever and relaxer of pressure and tension, and the saving element in many situations. But there are different kinds of humor, some sincere,...
I Won't Count This Time… April 2, 1967
Keeping Things Too Closely October 8, 1967
In some situations a person may keep too closely to himself. It helps to have someone to talk to. And those who too much withdraw themselves from loved ones and trusted friends likely aren’t...
Loyalty… and Character and Conduct July 2, 1967
Loyalty, like love, is not just a sentiment, and not simply what someone says, but something that is proved by performance, by character and conduct loyalty to principle, to family, to country;...