SAYINGS OF THE SAGES - MANN

SAYINGS OF THE SAGES

Horace Mann, 1796 - 1859
Educator, Abolitionist

"Doing nothing for others, is the
Undoing of ourselves."

Thank you Horace Mann for this
stimulating and thoughtful saying.
In your honor, I add these words.

The seed remains within itself,
Of all influence alive,
For as we've dealt our fellow man,
The thorns or flowers thrive.
Those acts of mercy, sown in truth,
And justice, always show,
A like reward, within its realm,
To reap what has been sown.

As patient, kindly, helpful hearts
Send forth their healing rays,
Both giver and receiver share,
In joyous interplay.
And when the weeds of negatives,
Are plucked to plant good seed,
New thoughts bring new realities,
To change our ways and deeds.

And learn the body's destiny,
When caring writes our theme,
On one wave length we build a life,
We leave upon this beam.

Suzie-Q