"You can always do more"

1/8/2011

Today Mary and I had lunch with parents of an RMA senior who was just admitted to the college of his choice.  This is a delightful family that has experienced considerable success in life that is committed to the Riverside military, college preparatory form of education.  I was struck by the relevance of something the father said when explaining how he took on another challenge; "You can always do more."  I will use the quote in a future speech as it reminds me of a story General Mark Clark told years ago.  It was the story of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church.  He was a dimunitive soul, 5' 4" tall.  Each morning he arose at 4:00 a.m. and often delivered his first sermon at 5:00.  At times he traveled 60-70 miles a day by horseback preaching to all who would listen.  At night he wrote sermons, hymns, and books by candlelight.  I am sure that John Wesley believed that he "could always do more."