THE
LETTER OF A GONE HERO(ABRAHAM LINCOLN: THE MOST REVERED AMERICAN PRESIDENTS) TO
HIS CHILD’S 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 enemy there is a friend. Teach him
that for every selfish politician, there is a DEDICATED
LEADER. Teach him that a dollar
earned is of far more value than five found. Teach
him to learn to lose and also to enjoy winning (without feeling too proud or
even guilty). Steer him away from ENVY,
if you can. Teach him the secret of quiet laughter. Teach him the WONDERS OF BOOKS, but also give him quiet time to
ponder the mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun; and flowers on the
green hill side.
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 to be gentle with gentle people, and tough with tough people. 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 to filter all he hears on the screen of truth and TAKE ONLY THE GOOD THAT COMES THROUGH. Teach him there
is no shame in tears. Teach him to close his ears to howling mob, and stand and
fight if he thinks he’s right. TREAT 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 patient to be BRAVE.
Teach him that EVERYDAY HAS ITS OWN
OPPORTUNITIES TO TASTE FROM THE SWEET WINE OF HARDWORK (RESPONSIBILITY) AND
LIFE. Teach him to know that the most precious commodity we have is TIME! Teach him to know
the true value of it, snatch it, seize it and enjoy every moment of it.
Teach him to live a step ahead of his moment of questioning and to always avoid PROCRASTINATION like a plague.
Finally, teach him to ALWAYS HAVE A SUBLIME FAITH IN HIS CREATOR AND FAITH IN
HIMSELF TOO, because only
then will he 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!
By:
Jerry OYETOLA
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