As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly & clearly
and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter
for always there will be greater & lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble
it is a real possession in the changing of fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs
for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is
many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love
for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe
no less then the trees & the stars
you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive God to be.

And whatever your labors & aspirations in the noisy confusion of life
keep peace in your soul.

With all it's sham, drudgery, & broken dreams
it is still a beautiful world.

be careful.

Strive to be happy.