valsen: How Girls Can Help Their Country: Handbook for Girl Scouts (1917) Have you ever stopped to think that your most constant companion throughout life will be yourself? You will always have this body, this mind, and this spirit that you call “I,” but this body, this mind, this spirit are constantly growing and changing, and it is quite possible for the owner to direct this growth and change. In order to live well, in order to possess the joy of life, and to be helpful to others, a Scout needs to apply her motto “Be prepared” to herself. Strength and beauty should be hers in body, mind, and spirit. Be Not the Slave of Unhygienic Fashions. Be proud to have efficient feet. Wear light, loose and porous, but sufficient clothing. If outside engagements are so pressing as to conflict with your personal health, remember you have an important “previous engagement” with yourself for sufficient time for meals, sleep, out-of-door exercise and, if necessary, rest. Avoid Infection and Do Not Spread It. Wash your hands always before eating. Play Hard and Fair. Be loyal to your team mates and generous to your opponents. Remember Silence Is Golden. In solitudes poets and philosophers have touched the heights of life. It is valuable for everyone to take account of stock occasionally with oneself. 
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How Girls Can Help Their Country: Handbook for Girl Scouts (1917)

Have you ever stopped to think that your most constant companion throughout life will be yourself? You will always have this body, this mind, and this spirit that you call “I,” but this body, this mind, this spirit are constantly growing and changing, and it is quite possible for the owner to direct this growth and change. In order to live well, in order to possess the joy of life, and to be helpful to others, a Scout needs to apply her motto “Be prepared” to herself. Strength and beauty should be hers in body, mind, and spirit.

  • Be Not the Slave of Unhygienic Fashions. Be proud to have efficient feet. Wear light, loose and porous, but sufficient clothing.
  • If outside engagements are so pressing as to conflict with your personal health, remember you have an important “previous engagement” with yourself for sufficient time for meals, sleep, out-of-door exercise and, if necessary, rest.
  • Avoid Infection and Do Not Spread It. Wash your hands always before eating.
  • Play Hard and Fair. Be loyal to your team mates and generous to your opponents.
  • Remember Silence Is Golden. In solitudes poets and philosophers have touched the heights of life. It is valuable for everyone to take account of stock occasionally with oneself. 

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