The Joy of Labor

               Anonymous

        Wise men of ancient times and successful men of

today have told us that labor is sweet. Its reward is not

material gain but what one becomes by it. Work does

much more for us than just giving us a living; it gives

us our life and the reason for living. The real joys of

life come from doing something and doing it well.

        All of us hope for success, but it is illusive and hard

to keep. It nearly always slips away from one like sand

through the fingers, like water through a leaky pail,

unless it is held tight by hard work, day by day, night by

night, year in year out. Everyone who fears failure should

work harder and harder with a faithful heart as long as he

lasts.