If you put truth above your own desires And value those as friends who feel the same If you take pride in things that you've accomplished And when you're wrong, stand up and take the blame. If you can understand your limitations And not waste time on tasks beyond your scope But take the future as a brand new challenge That you can meet with confidence and hope. If you can listen to those who would advise you And then judge for yourself just what is right If you can keep in touch with all about you And settle differences without a fight. If you can find delight in simple pleasures And see the rainbow, not the falling rain If you can lose and never give up trying Believing that there's nothing done in vain. If you can staunchly stick by your convictions And not let others set your goals for you If you can be as practical as need be And still remember sometimes dreams come true. If you can live the life that you believe in And trust your judgment and maturity Then you'll be not just happy and successful, But the worthwhile person you are meant to be.
