Letter from a Parent to a Teacher 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 scoundrel there is a hero; that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader. Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach him that a dollar earned is of far more value than 5 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 Teach him the wonder of books; but also give him quiet 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 everyone tells him they are wrong. Teach him how to laugh when he is sad, teach him there is no shame in tears. Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob, and to stand and fight if he’s 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 his Creator and faith in himself too, because then he will always have faith in mankind. This is a big order but please see what you can do. He is such a fine little fellow my son ! Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) US President
Posted on: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:47:32 +0000
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