Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
I contracted a disease which I have never shaken off. The disease was idealism. Because of it, I did the thing in life I wanted to do - Writing.
In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.