140. A man who is in the habit of drinking wine or spirits in strong doses every day is not the slightest use for scouting, and very little use for anything else. 141. It would be simply impossible for a man who drinks to be a scout. 142. Men who get into the habit of drinking... Continue Reading →

137. The child in naturally inclined to self-expression by drawing - of sorts; very much of sorts which we look at it with the eye trained to academic rules of drawing.  It is this academic view that makes us interfere with the sensitive self-development and causes it to curl up int its shell abashed - never... Continue Reading →

134. The fellow who has done his best comes back [to his Maker] with no fear upon him; he can truthfully say to God: "I have tried to do my duty; I have done my best", and no man can do more than that. 135. [The Grand Howl] means that you will do your best with both... Continue Reading →

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 →

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

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