James B. Longley, governor of Maine, was one of the outstanding members of his 1948 college graduating class. After the graduation ceremony, his mother took him aside and gave him this steadying piece of advice:
"Jim" she said, "I was very proud of you today, and I think you will win any honors in your life. But keep this in mind: Despite the honors, ther is one circumstance more than any other that will determine the turnout at your funeral. And that will be the weather."
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Don says: The meaning of this is self evident. You may think you are hot stuff, and everyone is sucking up to you for favors, but after all is said and done, you are but nothing to history, and will be given a quiet goodbye.
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