Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Laverne Niksch “ The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought that never wanders, — these are the masters of xnctory. ' Ray Loyce “A man who knows the world will not only make the most of everything he does know, but of many things he does not know; and will gain more credit by his adroit mode of hiding his ignorance, than the pedant by his awkward attempt to exhibit his eru- dition.’ '

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Marcella Franz “It in not every calamity that is a curse, and early adversity is often a blessing. Surmounted difficulties not only teach, but hearten as in our fu- ture struggles. Lloyd Schnabel “ The crowning fortune of a man is to be born to some pursuit which finds him in employment and happiness, whether it be to make baskets, or broadswords, or canals, or statutes, or songs. . i i

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SUCCESS T HE character of individuals is the foundation of all successful en- deavour. No success is worthy that is gained at the expense of another man’s happi- ness, for life is a great school for the unfolding of the mind and development of character. In choosing our life’s work we must grasp that which will bring out the best in each one of us and not grasp that from which we can make the most dollars. For character above suspicion is the corner stone of success, and nothing in this world will take the place of sterling honesty Success is not always to be found un- der favorable conditions, but in deter- mination that enables us to hold on in spite of all discouragement. The ability to keep your courage and self confi- dence will eventually bring you suc- cess. To win success life must be a con tinual and triumphant march onward. There are definite maxims one must observe if he would be successful. It is very necessary to have a very definite aim, to go straight for your mark. There may be obstacles to be overcome in gaining your goal, but remember difficulties are made only to be over- come and that failures must be used as stepping stones to further effort. Be bold and courageous but be prudent, you may be in a minority, but a minor- ity is often an evidence of strength and often beats the majority in the end. “Listen well, answer cautiously, decide promptly.” Bear in mind the greatest insurance for success is to have a sound mind in a sound body. - Laverne Nikseh.