Inside the Minds of Valerie and Mike (and Anna)
124. Discipline is not gained by punishing a child for a bad habit, but by substituting a better occupation that will absorb his attention and gradually lead him to forget the old one. 125. A ship can be either a heaven or a hell, it depends on the fellows in her. If they are surly, inclined... Continue Reading →
116. It is by effort that we grow strong, by effort that we succeed. It is in the effort of tackling a difficulty - with a smile on - that St. George gives us a hopeful lead. 117. When you are in an impossible-looking job before you, go at it, "grin and tackle it", as the... Continue Reading →
Why would I be stepping into it, I was asked? I don’t know. First, do I want to step into it? I don’t know. Is it important? If having nothing is fine, then there’s no need to step into it. Is it better to have something than to have nothing? If there is nothing, will... Continue Reading →
115. Don't be content with the what, but get to know the why and the how. Footsteps of the founder: the Baden-Powell quotations book Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell – Mario Sica – Nuova Fiordaliso – 2002
As the chapter title of a new bread book I bought asks, "What is it about bread?" The most basic of recipes is just 4 very humble ingredients. Flour. Yeast. Water. Salt. The process could be fairly quick and simple, or as many as 12 distinct steps and hours from start to finish. So what... Continue Reading →
108. A real man is courteous; that is, he shows deference, human sympathy, and unbreakable good humour. Footsteps of the founder: the Baden-Powell quotations book Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell – Mario Sica – Nuova Fiordaliso – 2002
102. The pluck required of a [military] scout is of a vary high order. 103. No one is born brave; ability begets confidence; confidence begets courage. 104. When there is danger before you, don't stop and look at it - the more you look at it the less you will like it - but take the... Continue Reading →
99. When you are playing football and you get possession of the ball, you know as well as I do that it is not your business to stick to it too long, although it may be great fun for you to see how long you can play it; you must not play a selfish game, but... Continue Reading →
98. Common sense is almost the must useful and valuable thing you have got in your character. Footsteps of the founder: the Baden-Powell quotations book Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell – Mario Sica – Nuova Fiordaliso – 2002
96. The same principles of organization and training [of the Boy Scout Movement] apply to the girls in the Girl Guide Movement. The one branch helps the other, both in the family and in the public esteem. Their co-operation foreshadows a better form of coeducation, since it works on the pupils through common interests. 97. I... Continue Reading →
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