Forgiveness is greater than revenge                                                                                                                            Humility is better than pride                                                                                                                                            Tolerance is better than bigotry                                                                                                                                     Loyalty is better than treachery

 Truths are better than lies                                                                                                                                                      Piety is better than tepidity                                                                                                                                                     Compassion is better than callousness                                                                                                                                     A smile is better than a frown

Respect is better than imprudence                                                                                                                                   Foresight is better than complacency                                                                                                                               Selflessness is better than egoitism                                                                                                                                 Serenity is better than anxiety

Integrity is better than notoriety                                                                                                                                    Honesty is better than corruption                                                                                                                             Discipline is better than waywardness                                                                                                                      Knowledge is better than ignorance

Graciousness  is better than boorishness                                                                                                                         Hope is better than despair                                                                                                                                              Above all, love is better than hate                                                                                                                                             It takes only a little common sense                                                                                                                                        To understand the bits of wisdom above.

Wisdom is the sharing of wise experiences and knowledge, but a lot of it is common sense. We all have the ability to keep going even when we face challenges in our lives. Basically, it comes down to your attitude.           (From an e-mail)