Ten Good Reasons Why Every Respectable

Thinking Man Should Swear

Edgar W. Work

1.      Because it is such an elegant way of expressing one’s thoughts.

2.      Because it is such a conclusive proof of one’s taste and breeding.

3.      Because it is such a sure way of making one’s self agreeable to his friends.

4.      Because it is a positive evidence of acquaintance with good literature.

5.      Because it furnishes such a good example and training for our boys.

6.      Because it is just what a mother enjoys having her son do.

7.      Because it would look nice in print.

8.      Because it is such a good way of increasing one’s self-respect.

9.      Because it is such a help to manhood and virtue in many ways.

10.  Because it is such an infallible way of proving one’s chances in the hereafter.