February 28

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.—ROM. xii, 10.

Think only of what is true and pure, And thy happiness will be secure.

Speak only what is good and true, And to the world it will seem anew.

Do only what is right and kind, And you will win all humankind.

ANONYMOUS.

It is the duty of all to cultivate a spirit of graciousness, to remember their friends in graceful ways. It is their duty to cultivate the kindly manner, which is the outward expression of the kindly heart. It is the manner in which the deed is done more than the deed that soothes the neglected one and brings her back to hope, which is life. There are cruel wrongs done every day, not by evil intention, but by actions that had the best intention. The rough diamond is a very disagreeable-looking stone, and the individual represented by this type is equally objectionable in these modern days, when quality is more sought for than quantity in all work, and gentleness and refinement more than gross forces. New York Tribune.

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

IRVING.

Be determined, if possible, never to injure the feelings or tastes of any one, and cultivate earnestly the most graceful way of expressing kind actions.