Category: Friends

Thrift consists in the frugal and judicious use of money. The excellent effects of this form of prudence are generally recognised, but nevertheless many are led away by the various motives that lead to extravagance.One of the commonest of these motives is the vanity which makes people desirous of appearing in the eyes of the world to be richer than they really are. Another is love of luxury in food, dress, wines, horses, and carriages. Sometimes love of art is an incentive to ruinous expenditure on pictures, statues, or beautiful furniture. ADVERTISEMENTS: In other cases we find men led astray by habits of mind which, if exercised with moderation in their proper sphere, would be virtues. Some men from weakness of mind or an excess of liberality, are unable to…

Social networking is the rage of this age. Social networks are formed when people sharing certain interests including hobbies, religion, politics, etc., coalesce into groups or communities. In modern times it refers more to online communities because this is where most social networks tend to exist. To facilitate such social networking, there are many websites. These social networking sites include Face book, MySpace, Orkut, Twitter, Fropper, etc. Such sites help people to keep in touch with each other and also connect with long lost friends from school and college. Though it began as a craze among the youth, people of all generations have caught the fad now. Membership can only be gained through existing members who will admit you into the circle as their friend. People can upload photos and…

It was the month of April when I happened to visit my village. As I entered the village it presented a charming scene and all the fields were laden with ripe golden crops.It was a joyful endless sight. As far as the eyes could go, I could see standing tall plants with ripe grain and I was enchanted by the whole outlook of the village. I decided that I will visit the fields tomorrow morning. ADVERTISEMENTS: Early next morning I went to the fields and I found how people were busy reaping and mowing the fields. Several groups of farmers were working with their relatives and friends.These groups entered the fields with their scythes very early in the morning and went on mowing the crops all in a line. I…

After I had passed the High School Examination and secured a first division, it was decided that I should go to the town for my further studies. Throughout my boyhood, I had possessed a smouldering desire to go out in the world and live on my own.I had always felt a keen passion for higher studies. Now the ambition of my life had been granted. I was to go to the town and stay in a college. But I do not know what happened to me when I was leaving my home. As I entered the carriage I felt most reluctant and melancholy.It appeared to me that I would not be able to live with strangers away from the protection of my parents and the company of friends. I thought…

We naturally seek the company of those whose tasters are the same as our own. “Birds of a feather flock together.” Fools do not like the company of wise men, and wise men avoid fools.Studiously-minded people do not find much in common with frivolous and pleasure-hunting folk; and the frivolous think book­worms are dull dogs. Sinners feel uncomfortable in the presence of saints, and saints do not seek the company of sinners. ADVERTISEMENTS: We can, therefore, as a rule judge a man’s character by the sort of people he chooses as his companions. “Tell me who are a man’s friends, and I will tell you his character.” If a man’s chosen comrades are silly, empty-headed, worldly people, the presumption is that he is the same, or he would scarcely choose…

We all differ in many ways. Out of them all, one major area is on account of our likes and dislikes. The difference exists owing to our family background, company of friends and climatic conditions. Our likes and dislikes, however, give us an insight into our inner self. They are the sum and substance of our character, temperament and disposition. Like all others, I too have a few likes and dislikes.My first priority in my liking is cleanliness, which I consider next only to God. The very sight of dust, dirt and cobwebs makes me feel sick. It is not only the cleanliness of physical surroundings but also the cleanliness of heart that I adore. I love those whose heart is clean, though their tongue might be bitter. I worship…

Social mobility is the manifestation of the dynamic nature of society. Societies are not static but changeful. Individuals who constitute the basic social units of society are also moving up and down in the status hierarchy.They also move from one place to another and from one occupation to another. Not only are individuals mobile but even the groups are subject to mobility. Social mobility leads to some consequences or effects. Some of these consequences or effects are positive in nature while some others are negative. They may be briefly examined here: ADVERTISEMENTS: (A) Positive Consequences, OR Importance OR Gains of Social Mobility: Social importance of mobility consists of its positive consequences. They are also referred to as the “gains of mobility” or “benefits of mobility.” The so called gains of…

J.C. Bose, the great Indian scientist, has proved that trees have life as do the animals and humans. They feel and react but rave no language or tongue to express their feelings. Only if they had the power of speech, they would express themselves in much the same way as we do.Leaves would say how they hate winter that heralds their impending death. Tree trunks would boast to one another of their advanced age and experience. Fruits would tell stories about their childhood. Branches would talk about the visits they have had from their insect, bird and animal friends. The spring would have sweet songs of welcome from them.The trees would also react to express their pain. They would say ‘ouch’, if the leaves on their branches were pricked. They…

Good manners are to be acquired and cultivated. Tie sooner it is done the better. Childhood is the best period for learning and imbibing good manners. These cannot be bought or transferred. It is in the early formative years that good conduct, behaviour and manners are to be grown and developed. That is why in all good schools there is so much emphasis on teaching and learning good manners. Catch them young”, is the saying which applies here also.Good manners mean good social behaviour, personal conduct and character. In other words it is the proper and accepted way of behaviour and doing things. Good manners make life smooth, easy, enjoyable and meaningful. Man is also an animal, but it is good manners that separate him, among other things, from the…

I am a solitaire diamond all shining, beautiful and young. My life has been a thrilling experience, being, a life of one who is sought for, and respected in the highest echelons of society. My weight is of six carats and, today I am adorning the trousseau of a bride to be. I just do not know how and where I was born but, when I go back to the early days of my life, I feel ever so elated at the thought of always having been a heart throb of women all around the world. I am still loved and shall always be, that is a certainty and security of my future. I am here to pen for you my dear readers excerpts of my life as I remember…