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physical toil it lessens the sensation of fatigue ; it 

 removes worry and discouragement. It subdues 

 anger and irritation against others and yourself. It 

 soothes pain, consoles sorrow, softens grief and 

 heightens joy. 



To the young man it teaches patience with, and 

 gives wisdom for, the trials that beset the beginning 

 of life ; gives advice as to his actions, and inspires 

 him with a steadfast purpose. The middle-aged man 

 it sustains, soothes and comforts. To the old man 

 who has drunk to the very dregs the cup of life 

 tobacco brings calm and consolation ; in its fragrant 

 cloud he forgets his griefs and troubles, and recalls 

 his pleasures and triumphs. Tobacco is all things to 

 all men : to the young, youthful ; to the mature, ripe 

 and mellow ; to the old, old in comfort, yet ever new ; 

 to the joyful, joyous ; to the saddened, sympathetic ; 

 to the defeated and baffled, hope emerges from its 

 fairy wreaths ; to one and all of its myriad lovers, of 

 all ages, nations and tongues. Tobacco is 



' Thought in the early morning, solace in time of woes, 

 Peace in the hush of twilight, balm ere my eyelids close.' 



