Dear 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 for every enemy there is a friend.
Steer him away from envy, if you can, teach
him the secret of quiet laughter. Let him learn early that the bullies are the
easiest to lick… Teach him, if you can, the WONDER OF BOOKS… But also give him quiet time to ponder the
eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and the flowers on a
green hillside.
In the school teach him IT IS FAR HONORABLE 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 the tough. Try to give my son the STRENGTH NOT TO FOLLOW THE CROWD
when everyone is getting on the band wagon… Teach him to listen to all men… but
teach him also TO FILTER ALL HE HEARS ON
A SCREEN OF TRUTH, and take only the good that comes through.
