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O Shibani Mitra
they can, because forgiveness is a quality possessed by the strong and not by the weak. Teach them to follow the sermon-Speech is silver, silence is golden'. Let them be good listeners but at the same time be able to filter all that they hear on a screen of truth and store the ones that are worthy and invaluable. Teach them, if you can, how to laugh when they are sad as there is no shame in tears. Teach them to scoff at Cynics and to beware of too much sweetness. Teach them to sell their brain to the highest bidders but never to put a price tag on their heart and soul. Teach them to acknowledge the help and support they get from their fellowbeings because gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy. Treat them gently, my friends, but donot cuddle them because only test of fire makes fine steel. Teach them to learn the hard way to success which never comes easy. Teach them to be honest and sincere in whatever they do as only earnestness pays dividend Teach them to have sublime faith in themselves because then only they will have sublime faith in mankind. I know it is a tough job to enlighten them, but they are such fine, innocent little fellows, my friends.
My Dear Friends
Asst. Teacher, Shree Jain Vidyalaya, Howrah
(This article is conceived from a letter written by one of the most respected Presidents of the USA)
My dear friends, or the nation builders, you are in the most noble profession and entrusted a very responsible duty by the almighty. Like responsible followers of the almighty, teach your children that the world is nothing but a stage where they are actors who have to play their part well and leave the stage for others to perform. Time is limited like the setting sun whch fades away pretty fast. There is no time to stand and stare but to act swift and collect as many pebbles of knowledge as possible. Teach them how to inculcate the best virtues; ideals and qualities but not to get swayed by success. Teach them that all men are not true but for every wicked person there is a hero, that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader. Teach them that for every enemy there is a friend. Teach them to learn to lose and also to enjoy winning. Steer them away from envy, if you can. Teach them the secret of quiet laughter. Teach them, if you can, the wonder of books but also give them time to ponder over the eternal mystery of nature. Allow them to leisurely wander lonely like the clouds in the lap of nature. In school teach them it is far more honourable to fail than to cheat. Remind them that failure is never final and success is never permanent. Teach them to have faith in their own ideas, even if everyone tells them, they are wrong. Teach them to be gentle with gentle people and tough with the tough. Teach them to forgive people, if
मनीषा शर्मा, सप्तम् ब
fyr 17,
2014
विद्यालय खण्ड/४१
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