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Try, Try Again

Good advice for children and adults from T. H. Palmer.

From his “Teacher’s Manual” (1840), page 223. Thomas Haig Palmer was born on 27 December 1782 in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland. In 1804, he immigrated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, where he became a printer, a publisher, and an author of school textbooks and historical records. Thomas Haig Palmer passed on at 78 years of age on 20 July 1861 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont, United States of America. Quick Biography of H. H. Palmer. 

 

A bit dated but, none-the-less, Here it is, verbatim:

Try, Try Again by T. H. Palmer

‘Tis a lesson you should head,

If at first you don’t succeed,

Try, try again;

Then your courage should appear,

For if you will persevere,

You will conquer, never fear

Try, try again;

Once or twice, though you should fail,

If you would at last prevail,

Try, try again;

If we strive ‘tis no disgrace

Though we do not win the race

What should you do in the case?

Try, try again

If you find your task is hard,

Time will bring you your reward,

Try, try again

All that other folks can do

Why, with patience, you not do?

Only keep this rule in view:

Try, try again.

6 thoughts on “Try, Try Again”

  1. I like some of the stuff from the old teacher’s manual. Don’t get a shave in a barber shop, be seen in church, act with utmost propriety at all times, don’t go in saloons or brothels…one suggested if someone were disposed to any of those activities to visit a nearby town to avoid recognition.

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  2. T.H. Palmer’s words from “Try, Try Again” offer timeless advice for both children and adults, encouraging perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. With determination and patience, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.🤝👍

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