A man carries out suggestions the more wholeheartedly when he understands their aim.

The more responsibility the Scoutmaster gives his patrol leaders, the more they will respond.

See things from the boy's point of view.

It is called in our schools 'beastliness', and this is about the best name for it... should it become a habit it quickly destroys both health and spirits; he becomes feeble in body and mind, and often ends in a lunatic asylum.

Success in training the boy depends largely on the Scoutmaster's own personal example.

"Be Prepared." "Be prepared for what?" "Why, for any old thing."

O God, help me to win, but in thy wisdom if thou willest me not to win, then O God, make me a good loser.