And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet; and may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

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

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

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

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

Remember what peace there may be in silence.