P032

Passage 32   Can’t

"Can't" is the worst word that can be written or spoken, and can do more harm than lying. Many strong spirits have been broken by it. It springs from the lips of thoughtless people each morning and robs us of the courage we need that day. It rings in our ears like a timely sent warning and laughs when we fall by the way.

"Can't" is the father of weak effort, and the parent of fear and half-hearted work.  It weakens the efforts of clever craftsmen, and makes people work less. It poisons the soul of a person with an illusion.

It laughs at people's hopes and dreams.

Whatever the goal you are seeking, keep trying, and answer by saying, "I can!" "Can't" is the enemy that is ready to ruin your will. It will only give way to courage, patience and skill. Treat it with strong and continuous hate, for once it is welcomed it can break any man. (160 words)

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