Forget each kindness that you do, as soon as you have done it:
Forget the praise that falls to you, the moment you have won it.
Forget each slight, each sneer, whenever you may meet it:
Forget the slander that you hear, before you can repeat it.
Remember the kindness done to you, no matter what its measure:
Remember praise by others won, and press it on with pleasure.
Remember every promise made, and keep it to the letter:
Remember those who lend you aid, and be a grateful debtor.
Remember all the happiness, that comes your way in living:
Remember good, remember truth, remember heavens above you:
And you will find through age and youth, true joy and hearts to love you.