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Friday, August 15, 2008

The Boy and the Nettle

A Boy was stung by a Nettle. He ran home and told his mother, saying:

"Although it pains me so much, I did but touch it ever so gently."

"That
was just it," said his mother, "which caused it to sting you. The next time you touch a Nettle, grasp it boldly, and it will be soft as silk to your hand, and not in the least hurt you."

Whatever you do, do with all your might.
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