Yvette Guilbert 
How to Sing a Song 
The Art of Dramatic and Lyric Interpretation

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Verily I say unto you:<br>One must never be discouraged!<br>Never be discouraged at learning!<br>Never be discouraged by difficulties!<br>Never be discouraged, when progress is slow, <br>Never be discouraged, where success lags!<br>Never be discouraged by the indifference of the crowd, <br>Never be discouraged by the ignorance of the crowd!<br>Never be discouraged at the lack of comprehension of whosoever it may be!<br>Never be discouraged through the faults of others, <br>Never be discouraged through your own fault!<br><br>All comes to those who will, that all shall come -<br>God does not admit that good and fine efforts should be in vain -<br>An artist is a priest — a divine servant!<br><br>The Bible says unto the children of Israel:<br>"There is a time for every thing, <br>A time for peace -<br>And a time for war -<br>A time for sorrow<br>And a time for rejoicing —