FORGETFULNESS.
The absent-minded are less objectionable than the forgetful. The man who leaves an umbrella or parcel in bus or train-damages only himself; but the forgetful person often does harm because he does not or will not realise that help in tliis world is not solely confined to self. We always remember things that benefit ourselves—an invitation to dinner, an appointment with someoiie who may . help .us. We are pforit; to forget those who .have given us help in the past. ' It,is so easy to forget; so, hard to> renie ; mber! Forgetf ulness tb an insidious film that creeps over our, mind; like-cataract - on. 'the The ' frenzied rush of to-day, -lusts of rother."things entering 1 ia," are fdr this oversight. Old and yoxingsutfer alike jf roiti this mental cataract; and thoonlyremedy its constant and kindly consideration for, and aVrupathy with, our fellow Which means the 'tlimiijation of self. . C : •' HUG, i
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 231, 29 September 1928, Page 8
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151FORGETFULNESS. Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 231, 29 September 1928, Page 8
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