Statesman

Today I learned about Factory design patterns but that will be boring to anyone except a computer geek so I'll move on to something more interesting I learned.

In 1776 Thomas Jefferson declared the independence of all humankind, but in 1764 he was just a college student trying to mend a broken heart.

In 1780 George Washington almost single-handedly brought down the greatest military force on earth, but in 1764 he was just a farmer struggling to get out of debt.

In 1787 James Madison swayed the entire course of history, but in 1764 he was just a shy twelve-year-old.

A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille

These three heroes of mine were just normal men dealing with life like the rest of us. Through their life experiences and their seeking of knowledge they were able to become great statesmen. In order to become great we must pay the price to get a great education and be willing to stand up for what is right. Each of these men gave much to serve our country.

As you look around today it is difficult to find a great statesman full of virtue and wisdom. A Statesman doesn't have to be a politician. You can be a statesmen in your community, school, church or home.

We need to pay the price so we can each be a statesmen and offer real leadership in what ever situation we may be in.