Keep your head on straight when everyone else has lost theres. Trust yourself when everyone doubts you, but make allowances for their doubts. Be patient in all situations. Don't worry about being hated, don't hate others, and don't look too good or seem to intelligent.
Dream - but don't let your dreams take control. Think - but don't let your vision become blind. Meet with success and failure the same. Be willing to hear the words you've spoken twisted by others. Be willing to take everything you've gained and risk it all for something you believe in, and lose, and start again from the beginning. Be willing to watch everything you've worked for destroyed, and never say a word about your loss.
Hold on when there is nothing left except the will to hold on. Talk to others without being swallowed up. Deal with important men without losing sight of where you come from. All men should be able to count on you, but not too much.
The earth and everything that's in it is yours. If you can accomplish all of this - you'll be a man my son!
Dream - but don't let your dreams take control. Think - but don't let your vision become blind. Meet with success and failure the same. Be willing to hear the words you've spoken twisted by others. Be willing to take everything you've gained and risk it all for something you believe in, and lose, and start again from the beginning. Be willing to watch everything you've worked for destroyed, and never say a word about your loss.
Hold on when there is nothing left except the will to hold on. Talk to others without being swallowed up. Deal with important men without losing sight of where you come from. All men should be able to count on you, but not too much.
The earth and everything that's in it is yours. If you can accomplish all of this - you'll be a man my son!
Great words.
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