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Lord, Be Thou within me, to strengthen me; Without me, to keep me; Above me, to protect me; Beneath me, to uphold me; Before me, to direct me; Behind me, to keep me from straying; Round about me, to defend me. Blessed be Thou, O Lord, our Father, for ever and ever.-Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626) A…

It is never easy to do nothing. It takes great effort. In the avoidance of work there is backbreaking toil. It is easier just to decide to get up and do something. Then in doing something, we shall gain much … if only rest from the labors of doing nothing. _________________________________ _________________________________ (Still at camp!)

The power of self-conquest is in its greatest challenge, subjugating our own desires, passions, wants, and needs to something greater than ourselves. When we can place things in their proper order, we can conquer any challenge. When we have overcome self and self interest, we will have positioned ourselves for heroism should the need ever…

"Those who complain most are most to be complained of." – Matthew Henry That being the case, perhaps we had best complain less and compliment more.

"Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation." – George Washington

Necessity may indeed be the mother of invention, but it has, at times, bee the mother of injustice. William Pitt observed, " Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves." Pitt spoke as the ally of Wilberforce in their quest to…

Euripides noted that, "cleverness is not wisdom." It is not enough to know things or to be able to turn a phrase. There is many a poor man who is clever, witty, and knowledgeable. Worse yet, there is many a bright man or woman who is morally inept. Some, perish the thought, even use their…

The ever-witty Phil Brewer sent this to me and asked me to post it: Download P C Brewer – Diet Plan