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Be polite to all, but intimate with few.

Try to exercise gentleness, kindness and humour, and you cannot go far wrong.

Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.

Stop a minute, right where you are. Relax your shoulders, shake your head and spine like a dog shaking off cold water. Tell that imperious voice in your head to be still.

I am actually a very gentle person.

But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions.

Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.

Stay calm and aggressive.

Discipline yourself, and others won't need to.

Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.