PERSONALITY
The public is offered a vast assortment of books today on "Bought
Personality." Each promises a rich reward to anyone who adopts the methods
necessary to make friends and influence people. The point is that each of
us should become a strange and hypnotic power over the other. We should
know exactly how to be just deceptive enough to put over our proposition.
Whether or not our conclusion is based on sound reasoning is not important.
The world is moving fast and we must memorize the magic words that will
make us financially successful.
But we who are relegated to a life of sombre insignificance, who cannot
master the intricate lessons, are wondering what has become of the more
substantial ingredients that make a person rich in personality. What has
become of common decency, simple courtesy, and thoughtful kindness? Is
there no place today for unquestionable honor, straightforward statements,
a sense of humor, and the enjoyment of wholesome pleasures of life? Is
there a better way of making friends by making ourselves worthy to be a
friend? Is there a more potent recipe for influencing people than by our
acts that tend to inspire confidence? Is there a more successful selling
campaign than that of having a worthy product to offer? Should we throw a
curtain of words over us and build up a synthetic personality?
Let us remember the lessons that we learned as Entered Apprentice Masons.
And let us recall the patient climb of the Fellowcraft who cheerfully
ascends the steps of life, grateful of the privilege of working and
learning. And let us indelibly carry with us the sublime lessons of the
Third Degree. Personality is the natural product of *Character.*
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