GALLANTRY

GALLANTRY

Gigantic physique, starched fabrics, lifted shoulders, and styled walking postures does not translate to gallantry as many would think or assume. Gallantry is more of an attitudinal and character display rather than of physical attires and possessions. Dead moral consciousness, and societal degradations have seen ignoble men highly respected; and truly noble men being despised, and their nobility ignored.

Courage, respect, politeness, and honour are the true attires of gallantry, a person who does not exhibit these traits can never be regarded as gallant, and should not expect respect and honour from those around. You can not get what you do not give, and you can not multiply what you are not ready to let go of.

Our words reveals the gallantry in our being, and gallantry in all its forms gives and receives respect. Being able to make sacrifices for others, being ready to put others first, putting on the spirit of true sportsmanship, and seeking the well being of others may be seen as stupidity by today's society, but all these are the true meaning and expression of gallantry.

We do not become who we should be by what we are able to do for ourselves, but by what we are able to do for others. Martin Luther King Jr. did not become is not considered great for his achievements, but for his efforts and effect in making people live as humans that they are; Nelson Mandela did not become a great man for what he was able to make of himself, but for what he did to and for his people, and even his enemies; Brian Tracy is not considered great because he has accumulated a lot of wealth, but because he has built a lot of men who are making great impact in the world. These men are truly gallant men. What kind of person do you want to become?

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John Kamikun

Author, "366 days of wisdom".