A Manly Manifesto

A MANLY MANIFESTO
17 VITAL ATTRIBUTES OF MANLY MEN
By
Nate Desmond
www.PracticalManliness.com
A Manly Manifesto
Copyright © 2010 Nate Desmond. All rights reserved worldwide.
You are allowed (and encouraged) to share this manifesto with the world as long as you do not modify it.
Special thanks to my editors: Nick Hampshire, Shari Barrett, Gary Custis, and the Smythe family. I am greatly
in your debt.
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T ABLE O F C ONTENTS
P ART I –
Introduction
W HAT Y OU ’ LL
L EARN Who Should Read This?
About The Author
P ART II -
Lifelong Scholar
I NTELLECTUAL
I NTERESTS Gentlemanly Debater
Effective Orator
Persuasive Writer
P ART III –
Outdoor Enthusiast
P HYSICAL
P URSUITS Physical Strongman
Healthy Eater
Copyright © 2010 PracticalManliness.com

P ART IV –
Strong Christian
S PIRITUAL
C HARACTERISTICS Knowledgeable Theologian
Bold Defender
P ART V -
Caring Friend
R ELATIONSHIP
R ESPONSIBILITIES Devoted Husband
Committed Father
Loving Son
P ART VI – Diligent Worker

P ROFESSIONAL
P URSUITS Patriotic Citizen
Encouraging Mentor
P ART VII – Apply These Principles

A CTION Wanted: Your Feedback
S TEPS
Spread The Manliness
PART I
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

I NTRODUCTION
“A H U M A N B E I N G SH O U L D B E A B L E T O C H A NG E A D I AP E R , P L A N A N
I N V A S I O N , B U T C H E R A H O G , C O N N A S H I P , D E SI G N A B U I L D I NG ,
W R I T E A SO N N E T , B AL A NC E AC C O U N T S , B U I L D A W A L L , SE T A B O NE ,
C O M F O R T T H E D Y I N G , T A K E O R D E R S , G I V E O R D E R S , C O O P E R AT E , AC T
A L O N E , SO L V E E Q U A T I O N S , A NAL Y Z E A NE W P R O B L E M , P I T C H
“In this M A N U R E , P R O G R AM A C O M P U T E R , C O O K A T A ST Y M E AL , FI G H T
E F F I C I E N T L Y , D I E G AL L A N T L Y . S P E C I AL I Z AT I O N I S F O R I N SE C T S .”
manifesto, you - R O B E R T A. H E I N L E I N
will learn sixteen With that many requirements to meet, where is a man to start?
of the most This report will endeavor to answer that question.
important In this manifesto, you will learn seventeen of the most important
distinguishing traits of great men.
distinguishing
Although this list is certainly not exhaustive, it does provide a good
traits of great starting point and covers the main skills that manly men should work to
develop.
men.”
Once you finish reading this manifesto, you can use the action plan at
the end to make these manly qualities your own.
W HO S HOULD R EAD T HIS ?
“[A] L L C A L L U P O N U S FO R A V I G O R O U S A ND M A NL Y E X E R T I O N …”
- G E O R G E W A S H I NG T O N
I wrote this manual specifically for the growing group of men who are
beginning to realize the importance of manliness in our world today.
This manifesto explores and reveals many of the distinguishing traits of

manly men with the goal of helping men today grow in masculinity.
For those of you who are new to manliness, this manifesto will act as a
catalyst and roadmap - getting you started on the right course.
“This manifesto For those of you who are old hands in the pursuit of manliness, this
report will help you evaluate your progress and perhaps readjust your
will help us,
plan.
together, revive Whether you are young or old, new or experienced, this manifesto will
the dying flame help us, working together, to revive the dying flame of manliness – first
in ourselves and then in our world.
of manliness.”

A BOUT T HE A UTHOR
“I am a Christian By this point, you are probably wondering who I am.
young man You can read the full version here, but, in short, I am a Christian young
man whose interest in manliness led me to start a website, Practical
whose interest in Manliness, with the goal of “applying the historical ideals of manliness
to modern men”.
manliness led me
The idea for this website was first formed in late 2009, when I re-
to start a evaluated my life plans and realized the blog I was writing at the time,
website.” Debt-free Scholar, was not very closely aligned with my goals in life.
Therefore, I decided to sell that blog and start a new website on the
topic of manliness.
After months of planning, studying, and writing, Practical Manliness

officially launched on February 22, 2010 – George Washington’s 278
birthday anniversary.
Since then, I have published three useful articles each week on Practical
Manliness on topics ranging from Patrick Henry to pocket knives.
To further promote the revival of manliness, I wrote this manifesto and

developed a “Manliness Boot Camp” (more on that later).
PART II
INTELLECTUAL
INTERESTS

L IFELONG S CHOLAR
“I H A V E N E V E R L E T M Y SC H O O L I NG I N T E R FE R E W I T H M Y
“Every man E D U C A T I O N .” – M AR K T W AI N
should cultivate Every man should cultivate within himself a love of knowledge. He
should be both an autodidact (self- educator) and a teacher of others.
within himself a
In the pages of history, we find many examples of great men whose
love for significance and influence were largely due to their love of learning.
knowledge.” Theodore Roosevelt, one of the busiest men in history, still succeeded in
devoting a large portion of his time to reading.
Even while he was President of the United States, this amazing man
found time to read at least five books per week!
Because he was a lifelong scholar, Theodore Roosevelt was able to have

a large and effective influence in his world because he could converse
intelligently on a wide variety of important subjects.
Although you may not be able to read as many books as Roosevelt, you
can still learn much by devoting whatever spare time you do have to
reading, memorization, and study.
G ENTLEMANLY D EBATER
“… B E R E A D Y A L W AY S T O G I V E A N A NS W E R T O E V E R Y M A N T H A T
A SK E T H Y O U A R E ASO N O F T H E H O P E T H AT I S I N Y O U W I T H
M E E K N E SS A N D FE AR …” – 1 PETER 3 :15 B
Vigorous, logical debate, once a mainstay of American society, is now

disliked and even carefully avoided. Far from starting important
discussions, people cautiously avoid the two most important topics –
politics and religion.
“Men should be This trend must be reversed – but with care and kindness.
prepared to Men should be prepared to debate issues calmly and logically, in a way
that helps both debaters gain a better understanding of the topic.
debate issues
When you believe something passionately, it is easy to ruin the debate
calmly and and sully your own cause by losing your temper. Even Theodore
Roosevelt struggled with this problem when he first entered politics.
logically.”
As Roosevelt soon learned, however, the person who loses his temper
automatically loses his chance to change his opponent’s opinion.
Only debate issues you truly understand, and keep your emotions under
control – this is the only way to really influence your opponent.

E FFECTIVE O RATOR
“I T ' S Q U I T E SI M P L E . S A Y W H A T Y O U H A V E T O SA Y A ND W H E N Y O U
C O M E T O A SE N T E NC E W I T H A G R AM M A T I C AL E N D I N G , S I T D O W N .”
– W I N ST O N C H U R C H I L L
If you are like most people, the thought of speaking to a group might
“With practice scare you to death – or, as studies have shown, even more than death!
However, through diligent practice, you can master your fear and
and diligence,
become an effective orator.
you can master Demosthenes, a Greek orator, was not a naturally strong speaker, but
your fear and he realized the value of this skill and labored to progress.
become an To learn to speak louder (remember, he had no microphone), he

practiced talking over the waves of the Aegean Sea. To deal with his
effective orator.” lisp, he practiced speaking with pebbles in his mouth.
Through tedious and difficult self-training, Demosthenes ultimately

gained great renown as an exemplary orator and is still remembered
today.
Whether you are speaking to millions of people or simply to a group of

your co-workers, mastering the art of oratory will serve you well.
P ERSUASIVE W RITER
“W O R D S . . . . H O W P O T E NT FO R G O O D A ND E V I L T H E Y B E C O M E I N
T H E H A N D S O F O NE W H O K NO W S H O W T O C O M B I NE T H E M .”
“Modern – N A T H A N I E L H AW T H O R N E
communicators In our Information Age, hundreds of email programs allow written

communications to be quickly sent while the internet allows anyone to
must work extra publish their ideas to the world.
hard to Because of this exponential increase in published writing, modern
communicators must work extra hard to outdo the competition.
outdo the
Winston Churchill understood the importance of good writing skills, and
competition.” he worked hard to craft powerful sentences that communicated his
precise point – succinctly, yet clearly.
Because of his excellent grasp of the English language, Churchill

succeeded, through his writing and speaking, in rallying people around
the Allied cause during World War II – quite possibly saving the free
world from Hitler’s expanding empire.
Although you might not rescue the entire human race through writing,
you can have a lasting impact for good on the people around you.

PART III
PHYSICAL
PURSUITS
O UTDOOR E NTHUSIAST
“I W I SH T O P R E AC H , NO T T H E D O C T R I NE O F I G NO B L E E A SE , B U T T H E
D O C T R I N E O F T H E S T R E NU O U S L I FE .” - T H E O D O R E R O O SE V E L T
Man was designed to flourish outside of climate-controlled buildings.
Whether through soccer, bicycling, hunting, or some other vigorous

sport, every man should find a way to be active outside.
This energetic action will not only keep your body physically strong and
healthy, but it will also improve your mental abilities.
“Whatever sport Theodore Roosevelt participated in a wide variety of outdoor activities,

but hunting was probably the most common.
you choose,
Before becoming president, Roosevelt spent years running a cattle
form a habit of ranch in the West, and, during this time, he took frequent hunting trips.
participating After he finished his presidency, Roosevelt promptly “rested” by taking

a long hunting safari to Africa. After more than a year of camping and
regularly.” hunting, he returned to America refreshed and ready for more politics.
Whatever sport you choose, form a habit of participating regularly, and

you will be amazed by your increased physical and mental ability.

P HYSICAL S TRONGMAN
“T H O SE W H O T H I N K T H E Y H AV E NO T T I M E FO R B O D I L Y E X E R C I SE
W I L L SO O N E R O R L A T E R H AV E T O F I N D T I M E FO R I L L NE S S .”
– E D W A R D S T A NL E Y
In our modern times, most men fall to one of two extremes in the area
“Exercise should of strength; they either become bodybuilders who live for exercise or
couch potatoes who avoid exercise in all forms.
be properly
Instead, exercise should be properly balanced with the rest of life.
balanced with Exercise not only impacts your physical and mental wellbeing, but it also
the rest of life.” helps build character qualities such as discipline and persistence.
My personal exercise regimen is simple and short, but it still has many
good effects on my physical and mental health.
Six days a week, I spend about three minutes doing stretching, pushups,
and sit-ups. This short exercise routine forms the core of my physical
training, but I regularly incorporate other activities also, such as
bicycling and basketball, into my normal schedule.
By planning and completing your own regular exercise routine, you will
improve your health and keep your body ready for emergencies.
H EALTHY E ATER
“W H A T ? K N O W Y E NO T T H A T Y O U R B O D Y I S T H E T E M P L E O F T H E
H O L Y G H O S T W H I C H I S I N Y O U …” – 1 C O R I NT H I A NS 6:19 A
As Christians, it is our duty to care for our bodies. Only eating healthful
foods is a large part of this responsibility.
“Manly men
Although eating healthful food does require a greater investment of
must cultivate time and money, manly men must cultivate good eating habits in order
to keep their bodies strong, disease-resistant, and mentally capable.
good eating
During most of history, the common man has grown healthy living off
habits.” the products of his own hands – rarely, if ever, eating processed foods.
Almanzo Wilder, an American pioneer, was one such “common man”.
Growing up in the 1860s on a large farm, he regularly ate fresh,

homegrown food that he had helped grow and harvest. Even making
their own ice cream, the Wilder family had very little processed food.
Eating well and working hard, Almanzo was a member of the group of
quietly courageous pioneers who helped found our nation.
Like Almanzo, we today must realize the importance of caring for our
bodies by eating healthful food.

PART IV
SPIRITUAL
TRAITS
S TRONG C HRISTIAN
“T O T H E D I S T I N G U I S H E D C H A R AC T E R O F P A T R I O T , I T S H O U L D B E
O U R H I G H E ST G L O R Y T O A D D T H E M O R E D I S T I NG U I S H E D C H A R AC T E R
OF C H R I S T I A N .” – G E O R G E W AS H I NG T O N
To the detriment of our entire society, the vast majority of men today
“True manliness are spiritually weak. Even those who do profess belief in the Bible often
fail to consider it a large or important part of their normal life.
and true
However, true manliness and true Christianity are permanently linked.
Christianity are
By returning Christianity to its proper place and allowing it to permeate
permanently our daily lives, we will not only help ourselves grow, but we will be a
good influence in the lives of others.
linked.”
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, a Confederate general respected in both
the North and the South, was an excellent example of a manly Christian.
Before the war, Jackson, a devoted Christian, taught a Sunday school

class for slaves, and, during the war, he encouraged Sunday services for
his soldiers.
It is high time that we stop treating religion as a weekly duty and start
giving Jesus control in every part of our life.

K NOWLEDGEABLE T HEOLOGIAN
“Y O U D O W E L L T O W I SH T O L E A R N … T H E R E L I G I O N O F J E S U S
C H R I S T .” - G E O R G E W A S H I NG T O N
Increasingly, many people today are treating doctrine as unnecessary

and leaving theology to pastors and teachers.
Because they do not know much about the teachings of God, men today
are not prepared to debate on this topic or to answer the crafty
questions of the skeptic.
“Like Luther, we Hundreds of years ago, Martin Luther, an early leader of the Protestant
need to return to Reformation, recognized this problem in his time as well.
the study of As a Roman Catholic monk, Luther saw that doctrine was ignored and
perverted while superstitious devotion to relics and idols ruled the day.
theological
Refusing to continue in this spiritual darkness, Luther helped start the
truth.” Reformation, which taught thousands true Bible doctrine and ultimately
gave us the religious and political freedom we have today.
Like Luther, we need to return to the study of theological truth and

leave behind the emotional emptiness of anti-intellectualism.
B OLD D EFENDER
“… E A R N E S T L Y C O N T E ND F O R T H E F AI T H W H I C H W A S O NC E
D E L I V E R E D U N T O T H E S AI NT S .” - J U D E 1:3 B
In a world where religion is largely a taboo subject, it can be tempting to

try to hide our faith in an attempt to be “socially acceptable”.
“A Christian As a manly Christian, however, this is not an acceptable compromise.
should kindly but Instead, a Christian should kindly, but firmly, stand for his faith under all
circumstances. Like any debate, this should be done in a kind and
firmly stand for
respectful way, but it must be done.
his faith under all William Tyndale, another Reformation leader, exemplified this quality
circumstances.” when he translated the Bible into English – even though his government
declared the action illegal.
Though Tyndale himself was burned at the stake for his bold stand, his
action – translating the Bible – has affected the entire course of history.
Whatever the risk to our popularity or even life, it is our duty, and
should be our honor, to stand humbly, but resolutely, for our faith.

PART V
RELATIONSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES
C ARING F RIEND
“T O T H E W O R L D Y O U M A Y B E J U S T O NE P E R SO N , B U T T O O NE
P E R SO N Y O U M A Y B E T H E W O R L D .” - B R A N D I S NY D E R
Every man should be a kind and uplifting influence on all those he

“A man should meets. In particular, a man should invest in the lives of his friends.
invest in the lives Manly friendships should be characterized by generosity,

encouragement, and even occasional rebukes.
of his friends.”
A man should stick by his associates in difficult times, should be bold
enough to correct his friends when necessary, and should encourage his
companions in the Lord.
Pathfinder, the fictional woodsman of the Leatherstocking Tales,

provides an excellent example of manly friendship.
When “sarcumstances” seem to prove that Jasper, one of his closest

friends, is a traitor and spy, Pathfinder resolutely defends his friend’s
honesty and helps discover the real traitor.
Like Pathfinder, we should stand by our friends in times of trouble and

do our best to be a good influence in their lives.

D EVOTED H USBAND
“H U S B A N D S , L O V E Y O U R W I V E S , E V E N AS C H R I ST A L SO L O V E D T H E
C H U R C H , A N D G A V E H I M S E L F FO R I T …” – E P H E SI AN S 5:25
A man’s relationship with his wife is even more important than his
relationship with his friends.
“It is one of
Marriage is a sacred institution that was founded by God when he
man’s greatest created Adam and Eve.
duties and joys to As such, it is one of man’s greatest duties and joys to love his wife, work
to provide for her wants and needs, and protect her from harm until
love his wife.” “death do us part”.
The ultimate example of a marriage relationship is that between Christ

and his church.
Although we are sinful, depraved humans, God sent his Son, Jesus
Christ, to die for the sins of all who place their trust in Him.
The Son of God died on the cross and rose again – just to save us!
A manly husband should be dedicated to his wife to such an extent that

he thinks of her wants and needs even before he considers his own.
C OMMITTED F ATHER
“T H I S I S A L L T H E I N H E R I T A NC E I C AN G I V E T O M Y D E AR F AM I L Y . T H E
“A manly father R E L I G I O N O F C H R I ST C A N G I V E T H E M O NE W H I C H W I L L M A K E T H E M
R I C H I N D E E D .” – PATRICK HENRY
should be his
A manly father should be his child’s councilor, confidant, and friend. He
child’s councilor,
should occupy a place of respect and love in his child’s life.
confidant, and To do this, a father should train his children in the truth, foster strong
friend.” relationships, and lead by both his words and his actions.
Georgi Vins, an underground pastor in the former Soviet Union,

provided a good model of a godly father.
Although his tyrannical government had made it illegal to teach

Christianity to children, Vins diligently taught his children the truth and
played an active role in the persecuted church.
After years of persecution and imprisonment, Georgi Vins was “exiled”

to the U.S., where he continued encouraging his children and teaching
Christianity.
Whatever the cost and difficulty, a father should faithfully love, train
and teach his children.

L OVING S ON
“I D E C I D E D I N M Y L I FE T H AT I W O U L D D O NO T H I NG T H A T D I D NO T
R E F L E C T P O SI T I V E L Y O N M Y F A T H E R ' S L I FE ." – S I D NE Y P O I T I E R
In a world when “independence” is honored as a great virtue, the duty

of a son to his parents is often overlooked and forgotten.
“A son should However, one of the closest relationships in life should be that between
a son and his parents.
strive to be an
A son should strive to be an honor and blessing to his parents. Rather
honor and than trying to show his “independence” by deserting them, a son should
try to repay the great debt he owes to the people who raised him.
blessing to his
Theodore Roosevelt presents an excellent example of a loving son.
parents.”
Growing up, he learned to love and respect his father, and, throughout
his life, Theodore Roosevelt attempted to follow his father’s example.
Because of the work of both Roosevelt and his father, their relationship
was strong, and, when his father died, Theodore realized he had lost
one of his greatest friends and closest companions.
Although it is not always possible, we should constantly do our best to

build strong relationships with our parents.
PART VI
PROFESSIONAL
PURSUITS

D ILIGENT L ABORER
“A P R O F E S SI O N AL I S SO M E O NE W H O C A N D O H I S B E ST W O R K W H E N
“Every manly HE DOESN'T FEEL LIKE IT.” – ALISTAIR COOKE
man must learn Employee or employer, every manly man must learn to be a diligent
worker.
to be a diligent
Work is not always easy – if it was it wouldn’t be called work. However,
worker.” the ability to accomplish a difficult and tedious duty is a trait that
separates the professional from the amateur.
Early American farmers are excellent examples of this character trait.
Working, not from nine to five, but from sunup to sundown, these were
men who knew the meaning of work and who were not afraid to exert
physical effort.
Literally living off the increase of their lands, these men spent the vast
majority of their lives plowing fields, milking cows, and completing a
myriad of other difficult tasks in all sorts of inclement weather.
We, today, should remember the example set by these quiet heroes and
relearn the value of hard work.
P ATRIOTIC C ITIZEN
“… P R O C L A I M L I B E R T Y T H R O U G H O U T AL L T H E L A N D U N T O AL L T H E
I N H A B I T A N T S T H E R E O F …” – L E V I T I C U S 25:10 B
It is the duty and privilege of manly men to be true patriots.
Extending past superficial Independence Day celebrations and parades,

real patriotism works to help its country succeed.
Rather than just blindly agreeing with their leaders (that’s nationalism),
true patriots use their influence through votes, petitions, and other
means to help their country grow and improve.
Patrick Henry is a classic example of a great patriot.

“We must be
When King George III tried to tyrannically enslave the American people,
true patriots who Patrick Henry boldly risked his reputation, possessions, and even life to
defend liberty.
understand good
Because of the work of Patrick Henry and our other founders, we have
politics and stand freedom today that has been rarely enjoyed during the rest of history.
for liberty.” For the sake of our posterity, we must be true patriots who understand
good politics and stand for liberty.

E NCOURAGING M ENTOR
“M E N T O R : S O M E O NE W H O ’ S H I ND S I G H T C A N B E C O M E Y O U R
F O R E SI G H T .” – A NO NY M O U S
As a man grows older and wiser, he should begin to look for mentoring
opportunities. Starting with his own children, a manly man should try to
pass his learning and knowledge on to the next generation.
Once he finds a protégé (student), a man should schedule regular

meetings where his protégé can ask questions and be held accountable.
“Whatever skills Depending on the situation, you may be helping your student grow
we possess, we personally, improve his business, enhance his education, or improve in
some other way.
should look for
It is thought that Johann C. Bach, a great classical musician, was a
ways to pass mentor for Wolfgang Mozart, another distinguished musician.
them on to the Apparently recognizing his unusual talent, Bach took Mozart under his
wing and helped him become a better and more skilled musician.
next generation.”
Whatever skills we possess, we should look for ways to pass them on to
the next generation.
PART VII
ACTION
STEPS

A PPLY T HESE P RINCIPLES
Now that you have finished this manifesto, it is time to start applying
these character traits to your own life.
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P ART VI – Diligent Worker

P ART VII – Apply These Principles

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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of the most This report will endeavor to answer that question.

This manifesto explores and reveals many of the distinguishing traits of

Copyright © 2010 PracticalManliness.com

After months of planning, studying, and writing, Practical Manliness

To further promote the revival of manliness, I wrote this manifesto and

Copyright © 2010 PracticalManliness.com

Because he was a lifelong scholar, Theodore Roosevelt was able to have

Vigorous, logical debate, once a mainstay of American society, is now

Copyright © 2010 PracticalManliness.com

become an To learn to speak louder (remember, he had no microphone), he

Through tedious and difficult self-training, Demosthenes ultimately

Whether you are speaking to millions of people or simply to a group of

communicators In our Information Age, hundreds of email programs allow written

Because of his excellent grasp of the English language, Churchill

Copyright © 2010 PracticalManliness.com

Man was designed to flourish outside of climate-controlled buildings.

Whether through soccer, bicycling, hunting, or some other vigorous

“Whatever sport Theodore Roosevelt participated in a wide variety of outdoor activities,

participating After he finished his presidency, Roosevelt promptly “rested” by taking

Whatever sport you choose, form a habit of participating regularly, and

Copyright © 2010 PracticalManliness.com

Almanzo Wilder, an American pioneer, was one such “common man”.

Growing up in the 1860s on a large farm, he regularly ate fresh,

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Before the war, Jackson, a devoted Christian, taught a Sunday school

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Increasingly, many people today are treating doctrine as unnecessary

Like Luther, we need to return to the study of theological truth and

In a world where religion is largely a taboo subject, it can be tempting to

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Every man should be a kind and uplifting influence on all those he

invest in the lives Manly friendships should be characterized by generosity,

Pathfinder, the fictional woodsman of the Leatherstocking Tales,

When “sarcumstances” seem to prove that Jasper, one of his closest

Like Pathfinder, we should stand by our friends in times of trouble and

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The ultimate example of a marriage relationship is that between Christ

A manly husband should be dedicated to his wife to such an extent that

Georgi Vins, an underground pastor in the former Soviet Union,

Although his tyrannical government had made it illegal to teach

After years of persecution and imprisonment, Georgi Vins was “exiled”

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In a world when “independence” is honored as a great virtue, the duty

Although it is not always possible, we should constantly do our best to

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Early American farmers are excellent examples of this character trait.

It is the duty and privilege of manly men to be true patriots.

Extending past superficial Independence Day celebrations and parades,

Patrick Henry is a classic example of a great patriot.

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Once he finds a protégé (student), a man should schedule regular

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