As far as possible be on good terms with all persons. Avoid loud and aggressive persons for they are vexations to your spirit. If you compare yourself with others you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. 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. Never be cynical about love, for in the face of all avidity and disenchantment, it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nuture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.