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Laugh and Live

CHAPTER XII
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A modern philosopher observed that "the blues are the product of bad livers"-- and there is no doubt but that he was right.
The problem of life is to fill our days with sunshine.

In so doing we shall find that the "little graces" are those which will lend us the most help.

Tiny favors extended, words of encouragement, courtesies of all sorts, unselfish work carried out in an open manner, true friendships and love, a hearty laugh, a sincere appreciation of the other fellow's struggle to keep his head above water, the conscientious carrying out of all tasks assigned us--these are our helpmates and they are the products of our physical and mental equipment.

Through these we come into our knack of detecting friends among those who are _the salt of the earth_.
It is impossible for the person who desires good health to obtain it, or having it, to retain it, without consistent effort.

A watch will not run without the proper regulation of the mainspring.


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