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Monday, 08/13/2007 5:52:27 PM

Monday, August 13, 2007 5:52:27 PM

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Waitedg, why don't you back up your claims of Cal's so-called immoral behaviour with some evidence. His "failures", as you so kindly like to put them, were probably the result of hard work which didn't pan out as expected. Just because someone doesn't accomplish his goal on the first try does not mean his actions were immoral. Not only this, lessons can be learned and progress can be made...

"IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN. Don't give up too easily; persistence pays off in the end. The proverb has been traced back to 'Teacher's Manual' (1840) by American educator Thomas H. Palmer and 'The Children of the New Forest' (1847) by English novelist Frederick Maryat (1792-1848). Originally a maxim used to encourage American schoolchildren to do their homework. Palmer (1782-1861) wrote in his 'Teacher's Manual': 'Tis a lesson you should heed, try, try again. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.' The saying was popularized by Edward Hickson (1803-70) in his 'Moral Song' (1857) and is now applicable to any kind of activity." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996, Page 154).



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