To every soul resolved not to make a daub out of the life which the Creator intended for a masterpiece. TO those who are determined to make their T lives count; who are not satisfied with a It is dedicated to all who believe that a lowly Everybody Ahead is also dedicated to the men V sands who thank the author for giving them the This book is dedicated to every man and woman ORISON SWETT MARDEN vi How MUCH CAN YOU STAND? OR, Your Giv ING UP POINT . 398 HONESTY, THE CORNERSTONE OF CHARACTER 414 431 446 WILL IT PAY TO GO TO COLLEGE-IF SO, WHERE? 459 TRAINING FOR MASTERFUL NESS OR BACKING UP THE BRAIN With rare exceptions, the great prizes of life fall to those of stalwart, robust physique. Nature demands that man be ever at the top of his condition. He who violates her laws must pay the penalty though he sit upon a throne. Many a man pays for his success with a slice of his constitution. Pile luxury high as you will, health is best. Julia Ward Howe. If a weak, devitalized, feeble body doesn't respond to the ambition, even genius and the greatest industry cannot accomplish much. I have only one counsel for you—Be Master. Napoleon. ELL might Emerson exclaim, "Give me health and the day and I shall make the pomp of emperors look ridiculous!" The foundation of all success and of all happiness lies in robust health. Health means confidence, assurance; it means hope; it means courage; it means faith in one's self and faith in others. Health means virility, forcefulness, masterfulness. It means larger opportunity, greater possibilities. Health means initiative, efficiency, success, happiness. In short, everything we live for is so de |