Words on marble

Abraham Lincoln, a former American
president once wrote to his son's teacher and it
reads:
"He will have to learn, i know, that all men are not
true. But teach him also that for every Scoundrel
there is a hero, that for every selfish politician,
there is a dedicated leader.
.Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend.
.Teach him that a dollar earn is of more value
than five found.
.Teach him to learn lose and to enjoy winning.
.Steer him away from envy if you can.
.Teach him the secret of quiet laughter.
.Teach him the wonder of books. But also give
him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of
birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a
green
hillside.
.In school,teach him to know that it is more
honorable to fail than to cheat.
.Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if
everyone tells him they are wrong. Teach him to
be gentle with gentle people and tough with tough
people.
.Try to give him the strength on the bandwagon.
.Teach him to listen to all men but teach him also
to filter all he hears on a screen of truth and take
only the good that comes through.
.Teach him how to laugh even when he is sad.
.Teach him there is no shame in tears.
.Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob
and to stand and fight if he thinks he is right.
.Treat him gently but do not cuddle him
becauseonly the test of fire makes fine steel.
.Let him have the courage to be impatient and let
him have the patience to be brave.
.Teach him always to have sublime faith in his
creator and faith in himself too, because then he
will always have faith in man kind..."