Inspiration From Little Britches

“There are only two kinds of men in this world: Honest men and dishonest men. ...Any man who says the world owes him a living is dishonest. The same God that made you and me made this earth. And He planned it so that it would yield every single thing that the people on it need. But He was careful to plan it so that it would only yield up its wealth in exchange for the labor of man. Any man who tries to share in that wealth without contributing the work of his brain or his hands is dishonest.”
― Ralph Moody

“Always remember, Son, the best boss is the one who bosses the least. Whether it's cattle, or horses, or men; the least government is the best government. ”
― Ralph Moody

There are jewels and gems all through this book. I love the weight carried by the words his father speaks. I think he was one of the few that meant every word he said. I want to be like that...especially as a parent. No empty threats. No venting. Just well thought out speech filled with truth, grace, and discernment for the moment. How 'bout you?

On Chesterton

A little inspiration:

“Happy is he who not only knows the causes of things, but who has not lost touch with their beginnings.”

"The chief aim of the Christian order is to give room for all good things to run wild."

On Children

"...Good children are an immense luxury, and to deny one's self other luxuries in order to raise them is not self-denial at all, but merely an intelligent choice of investment."

--Edward Sandford Martin (1904)

Saw this quote today and couldn't help but be encouraged and reminded, after a very long month and a not so admirable parenting day, that it is a privilege to work hard at raising my children.