Hold onto good, let go of all that is bad
Be a template for a human being
Reminding all of the virtues we need to hold
Be wise in both mind and deed
Educate all those you meet or be educated by them
When taking counsel use many heads
But have one thought
Make each day better than its yesterday
Your merit is in service and virtue
Not in the display of wealth or riches
Let your words be clear of idle fancies
Your mind be free of worldly desires
And your deeds be cleansed of cunning deceit
Waste not the bounty of this sweet life
In pursuit of corrupt affection
Or in self promoting endeavours
At every instant remember but two things
To understand all that fate and life brings
In your joy be generous, let every kindness be meant
In your despair or darkness be patient with what's sent
For as the sun follows rain
Your pain will turn to gain
