As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. If you compare yourself with others you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. 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.
Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disappointment 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 imaginings.