> a similar quote attributed to Jay Smith went something like ... I honestly don't think that originated with Jay Smith. More likely John Miller. He was quoted: If bees are the angels, I'd have to say beekeepers are a closer fit with prostitutes. The dirty whores of agriculture. Jay Smith, on the other hand, had a much brighter view of the world than that: Explaining to the writer, the business philosophy underlying his achievements, Jay Smith made this statement, "I have tried to practice in my relations with men the wonderful motto of Rotary and in the language of Fred High, I have found that Service Pays!" In carrying on this business at long range, Jay Smith has taken for granted that the other fellow just as much and is just as honest as he is, and he makes it a rule to make good any dissatisfaction that arises. Newspapers and magazines have referred to his work. Every bee journal in America has expanded the press notices of the daily papers. This publicity is deserved. Jay Smith is more than merely an unusually successful man in an unusual line of work. He is more than a honey-bee expert with a highly developed conscience. His life and business activities are such that he is a distinct asset to his community and to society and a practical and sincere exponent of the potency, in practice, of the principles of Rotary. "I haven't made a million dollars in this business, but I wouldn't trade what I have for a million dollars, " says Jay Smith "I know what joy success brings. Here on my farm with my good wife and surrounded by fine friends, I am very happy. With bees humming every- where, with flowers and fruit around me, with ample opportunity for hard work, and with all the fun that comes from a labor of love, why shouldn't one rejoice?" The Rotarian, March 1924 [note: Jay Smith was born on a farm a mile southwest of Tampico, Illinois, October 13th, 1871. He died at Fort Myers, Florida, on 29th November 1953. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html