by Elbert Kim Hubbard
If you work for a man,
in heaven’s name,
work for him,
speak well of him,
and stand by the institution
that he represents.
Remember,
an ounce of loyalty
is worth a pound of cleverness.
If you must growl,
condemn and eternally find fault,
why, resign your position
And when you are on the outside,
damn to your heart’s contents!
But for as long as you are a part of the institution,
do not condemn it.
For if you do,
the first high wind that comes along
will blow you away.
And probably,
you’ll never know why.
