Letter To A Teacher

Dear teacher, my son will have to learn that not all men are fair, not all are sincere, but please say, "That for every villain there is a hero and that for every selfish there is a dedicated leader"

 

You teach him please that for every enemy there will also be a valuable ally; also teach that it gained more currency, coin found.

 

Teach the value of failure, but also about the joy found in success; set aside envy and give to know the profound joy of the silent smile.

 

Make him marvel himself at the books, but leave it lost with the birds in the sky, flowers in the countryside, the mountains and valleys.

 

In games with friends, explain that the honorable defeat, worth more than the shameful victory, teach him to believe in himself, just like alone that against all.

 

Teach him to be gentle with the gentles and severe with rude; teach him to do not enter the train simply because everyone else did.

 

Teach him to listen to everyone, but at the time of the truth to decide for himself; Teach him to laugh when he is in sadness and explain that sometimes men also cry.

 

Teach him to ignore the shouts of the crowds who only claim rights without wanting to pay the price of their obligations and responsibilities; show the value of the fight against all when one is in possession of the truth.

 

Treat it well, but do not protect, because only through fire is forged steel; let him have the courage to be impatient and the value of being patient.

 

Convey the importance of faith in the Creator and in itself, because only then you can have faith in men.

 

I know I'm asking a lot, but I am convinced that you will do everything you can.

 

Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States of America.

(Letter to the teacher of his son)