Every period of life has its peculiar temptations and dangers. But youth is the time when we are most likely to be ensnared. This, pre-eminently, is the forming, fixing period, the spring season of disposition and habit; and it is… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
A good character is, in all cases, the fruit of personal exertion. It is not inherited from parents; it is not created by external advantages; it is no necessary appendage of birth, wealth, talents, or station; but it is the… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
Every period of life has its peculiar temptations and dangers. But youth is the time when we are most likely to be ensnared. This,… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
Every man who loves his country, or wishes well to the best interests of society, will show himself a decided friend not only of… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
He who cares only for himself in youth will be a very niggard in manhood, and a wretched miser in old age. — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
A good character is, in all cases, the fruit of personal exertion. It is not inherited from parents; it is not created by external… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
A good name is seldom regained. When character is gone, all is gone, and one of the richest jewels of life is lost forever. — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
You may be whatever you resolve to be - determine to be something in the world and you will be something. " I cannot,"… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share Image
