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Poem
July 16, 1928
The Siftings Herald
Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
A humorous poem giving contradictory advice to a young man starting out in life on topics like saving money versus spending, marriage versus freedom, staying home versus traveling, hard work versus delegating, and following public opinion versus ignoring it, asserting success if heeded.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
IN SOCIETY
ADVICE TO A YOUNG MAN
STARTING OUT IN LIFE
Be thrifty, lad, and save your money
'Twill help to make your old age sunny.
But spend your earnings while you may,
Youth is the time you should be gay.
Marry, my son! A loving wife
Savors and leavens all of life,
Take care, though, lest you wedded be!
What good is life unless you're free!
Stay where you are and never roam!
The solid man builds right at home,
Would you lead men? Or merely plod?
Travel! See life! Don't be a clod!
Who scorns to labor wins no prize;
Work hard and you are sure to rise,
If you'd be more than just a clerk,
Learn to make others do your work.
Remember that whate'er you do
Public opinion's judging you.
And don't forget! Go your own way
Regardless of what people say.
If this advice you strictly heed,
Young man, you're certain to succeed.
ADVICE TO A YOUNG MAN
STARTING OUT IN LIFE
Be thrifty, lad, and save your money
'Twill help to make your old age sunny.
But spend your earnings while you may,
Youth is the time you should be gay.
Marry, my son! A loving wife
Savors and leavens all of life,
Take care, though, lest you wedded be!
What good is life unless you're free!
Stay where you are and never roam!
The solid man builds right at home,
Would you lead men? Or merely plod?
Travel! See life! Don't be a clod!
Who scorns to labor wins no prize;
Work hard and you are sure to rise,
If you'd be more than just a clerk,
Learn to make others do your work.
Remember that whate'er you do
Public opinion's judging you.
And don't forget! Go your own way
Regardless of what people say.
If this advice you strictly heed,
Young man, you're certain to succeed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Advice Young Man
Contradictory Counsel
Life Lessons
Thrift Marriage
Work Travel
Public Opinion
Poem Details
Title
Advice To A Young Man Starting Out In Life
Subject
Advice To A Young Man Starting Out In Life
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Be Thrifty, Lad, And Save Your Money
'Twill Help To Make Your Old Age Sunny.
But Spend Your Earnings While You May,
Youth Is The Time You Should Be Gay.
Marry, My Son! A Loving Wife
Savors And Leavens All Of Life,
Take Care, Though, Lest You Wedded Be!
What Good Is Life Unless You're Free!
If This Advice You Strictly Heed,
Young Man, You're Certain To Succeed.