To the man who reads 'Scouting for Boys' superficially, there is a disappointing lack of religion in the book. But to him who tries it in practice, the basic religion underlying it soon becomes apparent. Robert Baden-Powell apparentbasicbook share on social
You may be rich, but there is one thing you can't afford - that is, if you are a good sort - you can't afford to spend money on your own luxuries while there are people around you wanting the necessaries of life. Robert Baden-Powell affordgoodlife share on social
One of the powerful temptations is that of the cinema palace. The cinema has undoubtedly an enormous attraction for boys, and people are constantly cudgelling their brains how to stop it. But it is one of those things which would be very difficult to stop even if it were altogether desirable. Robert Baden-Powell altogetherattractionboy share on social
Juvenile crime is not naturally born in the boy, but is largely due either to the spirit of adventure that is in him, to his own stupidity, or to his lack of discipline, according to the nature of the individual. Robert Baden-Powell adventurebearboy share on social
Personally, I like reading adventures which really have happened to people, because they show what kind of things might happen to oneself, and they teach one how to 'Be Prepared' to meet them. Robert Baden-Powell adventurehappenkind Change image and share on social
Scoutcraft is a means through which the veriest hooligan can be brought to higher thought and to the elements of faith in God; and, coupled with the Scout's obligation to do a good turn every day, it gives the base of Duty to God and to Neighbour on which the parent or pastor can build with greater ease the form of belief that is desired. Robert Baden-Powell beliefbringbuild share on social
I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Robert Baden-Powell enjoygodhappy Change image and share on social
Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of things instead of the gloomy one. Robert Baden-Powell beautifulbrightcontent share on social
Happiness is within the reach of everyone, rich or poor. Yet comparatively few people are happy. I believe the reason for this is that the majority don't recognize happiness even when it is within their grasp. Robert Baden-Powell comparativelygrasphappiness share on social
The method of instruction in Scouting is that of creating in the boy the desire to learn for himself. Robert Baden-Powell boycreatedesire Change image and share on social