Children play at being Queen of Europe -- President of the Americas -- Field Marshall of Asia -- Princess of Africa. As they play these roles, they become great, important people. From their game, they are noble and wise, powerful and pleasing.
We have other role models, larger even than such political figures -- our precious fathers and mothers: Avraham, Yitzchak and Yakov, Sara, Rivka, Rachel and Leah. Moreover, the list goes on: Moshe, our teacher; Devora, the prophet; King David; Queen Esther, and on through our history to present-day sources of inspiration.
Like children, we should strive to be these personalities -- play their role, copy their modes of behavior, the attitudes and conduct we understand them to have. Like children, let us imagine our way to greatness, not to lord over others, but to be warm, special people. Let us imagine our road to personal achievement, with belief, sincerity, patience. Let us be all that we want to be.
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