The wise man will do sooner what the fool will eventually do. Clearly, it is smart to learn from the wisdom of others, who have paid the price to gain their experience and knowledge. It has always been the way that the elderly have passed on what they have learned to the youth. Here are a few examples of such words of wisdom that have been passed down to young men in the 19th century. Good advice then, as well as now.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/advice-to-young-men-e43
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
