Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
I should like, if I could, to leave a humble gift -- a bit of chaste prose that had caught up some noble moods.
Be cheerful . Strive to be happy.
May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit. Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be such as will keep me friendly with myself.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.