IT requires but little knowledge of society and history to assure us of the strong permeating invisible influence upon society at large of any body of men of clear thought, strong conviction, and disciplined conduct.
Do we not all know how apt we are to become like those whom we see, with whom we spend our hours, and, above all, like those whom we admire and honour? For good and for evil, alas!
THE best we can do for each other is to remove unnecessary obstacles, and the worst – to weaken any of the motives which urge us to strive.
‘QUENCH not the smoking flax’ – to which I add, ‘Never give unnecessary pain.’ The cricket is not the nightingale; why tell him so?
A MAN who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words.
There are germs of moral health or disease continually passing from us and infecting for good or ill those about us.
Character and Conduct – 28 July – Manners THERE are many tests by which a gentleman may be known:- but there is one that never fails – How does he exercise power over those subordinate to him? How does he conduct himself towards women and children?… He who bullies those who are not in a position to resist,… Continue reading Character and Conduct – 28 July – Manners
When we walk closely with Jesus we find that even the debris of our lives becomes a source of joy and hope.
MANNERS are the ornament of action, and there is a way of speaking a kind word, or of doing a kind thing, which greatly enhances its value.
Character and Conduct – 26 July – Manners MANNERS aim to facilitate life, to get rid of all impediments. They aid our dealings and conversation, as a railway aids travelling, by getting rid of all the obstructions on the road. EMERSON DEFECT in manners is usually the defect of fine perceptions. EMERSON HE is beautiful in… Continue reading Character and Conduct – 26 July – Manners
Suffolk Vicar 