Classic Poem

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 the slander that you hear before you can repeat it;
Forget each slight, each spit, each sneer, whenever you may meet it.
Remember every kindness done to you whate'er its measure:
Remember praise by others won and pass 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 each worry and distress, be hopeful and forgiving:
Remember good, remember truth, remember heaven's above you,
And you will find, through age and youth, That many hearts will love you.