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

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 →

95. Climbing is natural to every child by instinct (if not by heredity!)  (The child) seeks instinctively the natural means for pulling muscle and mind into shape.   And the attraction, once yielded to, continues to attract through life. Footsteps of the founder: the Baden-Powell quotations book Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell – Mario... Continue Reading →

88. Citizenship has been defined briefly as "active loyalty to the community".  In a free country it is easy, and not unusual, to consider oneself to be a good citizen by being a law-abiding man, doing your work and expressing your choice in politics, sports, or activities, "leaving it to George" to worry about the nation's... Continue Reading →