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Horse Trainer standing up for his principles
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Horse Trainer standing up for his principles
Owner - " I heard as how you ve been fighting with Bob Smith?" " Yus. He said my sister was cross-eyed." " But you haven t got a sister?" " I know that. It was the principle o the thing that upset me." Date: 1894
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1894 Amusing Behaviour Boots Chatting Check Conversation Countryfolk Countryman Dialogue Explaining Explains Explanation Good Horseman Insult Insulting Insults Lightly Moral Phil Politeness Principles Standards Taking Trainer Owner Retribution
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In this photograph from 1894, we find Phil, a horse trainer, standing firm for his principles in the face of an insult from Bob Smith, an owner. The setting is rural, with the horseman dressed in riding boots and a check jacket, his hands casually tucked into the pockets of his trousers. The scene unfolds in the quiet, unhurried manner typical of country life, with a sense of amicable conversation and dialogue between the two men. The owner, Bob Smith, approaches Phil with a quizzical expression, inquiring about a rumor he had heard. "I heard as how you've been fighting with Bob Smith?" he asks. Phil, with a resolute look in his eyes, responds, "Yus. He said my sister was cross-eyed." The owner is taken aback, "But you haven't got a sister?" Phil explains, "It was the principle of the thing that upset me." Despite the seemingly trivial nature of the insult, Phil takes it seriously, refusing to let it go lightly. His high moral standards and sense of good behavior are evident, as he stands up for himself and for the truth. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and respect in even the most casual conversations between countrymen and countryfolk. The photograph captures a moment in history, a snapshot of rural life in the late 19th century, where the exchange of words and the upholding of principles were as essential as the training of horses. The image is a testament to the enduring values of politeness, good behavior, and the importance of taking insults lightly. Phil's unwavering stance in the face of an insult is an amusing yet profound reminder of the power of principle and the importance of standing up for what is right.
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