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
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 during this season, more than any other, that the character assumes its permanent shape and color, and the young are… — Josiah Johnson Hawes Copy Share
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
