June 4

A. Harry Moore, a poor boy who became governor of New Jersey for three terms, had an early struggle to make a career. He often become discouraged and would say to his mother: “Mom, I’m discouraged. I want to do something and be somebody, but I just haven’t got it in me. Besides, we have no money or influence.” His mother’s reply was blunt: “You’ve got plenty in you. All you need is God and gumption.” It’s a good formula: “God and gumption.”