David Livingstone born 1813.
Alice French (Octave Thanet) born 1850.
William Jennings Bryan born 1860.
Isn't it interesting to get blamed for everything? But I must be
thankful in feeling that I would rather perish than blame another
for my misdeeds and deficiencies.
--David Livingstone.
Criticism is helpful. If a man makes a mistake, criticism enables
him to correct it; if he is unjustly criticized, the criticism helps
him. I have had my share of criticism since I have been in public
life, but it has not prevented me from doing what I thought proper
to do.
--William Jennings Bryan.
For himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I
in any wise forsake thee. So that with good courage we say, The Lord
is my helper; I will not fear.
--Hebrews 13. 5, 6.
Loving Father, I thank thee that thou art the same yesterday, to-day,
and forever; and I am glad I cannot receive from thee the slights and
wounds that I may give or receive from my friends. May I be
considerate and more forgiving, and by my sincerity be worthy of the
purpose which I pursue. Amen.