Lessons for Life

* Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
* Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or loaf all you want.
* When you say, "I love you," mean it.
* When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
* Believe in love at first sight.
* Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
* Love deeply and passionately. You may get hurt, but it's the only way to live life completely.
* In disagreements, fight fairly. No name-calling.
* Don't judge people by their relatives, or by the life they were born into
* Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
* When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
* Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all your actions.
* Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
* When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
* Spend some time alone.
* Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.
* Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
* Read more books. Television is no substitute.
* Trust in God but lock your car.
* A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life. Do all you can to create a tranquil, harmonious home.
* In disagreements, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
* Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
* Mind your own business.
* If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. It is wealth's greatest satisfaction.
* Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
* Marry someone you like. Love can wear thin at times.

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