Grumblers: Day 327 reading from "Character And Conduct" - November 25

Reading for November 25 from "Character And Conduct: A Book Of Helpful Thoughts by Great Writers of Past and Present Ages" selected and arranged for daily reading by Constance M. Whishaw.

"Grumblers"

Original text:

https://archive.org/details/characterandcon00unkngoog/page/n345/mode/2up
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/39648/39648-h/39648-h.htm#Page_329

Author featured today:

Thomas Walker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Walker_(author)

Book featured today:

"The Original" by Thomas Walker
https://archive.org/details/s2id11856450

Image:

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH
Sir E. J. POYNTER, Bart., P.R.A.
This picture represents a Roman Guard on duty at one of the palaces during the destruction of Herculanæum, who, although he might perhaps have made his escape prefers to remain at his post, faithful unto death.