Thoughts for an Albatross

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

Memorize your favorite poem.

Don't believe all what you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

When you say "I love you", mean it.

When you say "I'm sorry", look the person in the eyes.

Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

Love deeply and passionately. You might 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.

Talk slowly but think quickly.

Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

Remember the three R's: respect for yourself, respect for the others, responsibility for all your actions.

Don't let a dispute injure a great friendship.

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediately steps.

Spend some time alone.

Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

Live a good, honorable life. Then, when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.

Trust in God but lock your car.

A loving atmosphere in your home is so important - do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal the current situation and don't bring up the past.

Read between the lines.

Share your knowledge. It's a way to archive immortality.

Be gentle with the earth.

Never interrupt when you are being flattered.

Mind your own business.

Don't trust a man/woman who doesn't close his/her eyes when you kiss.

Once a year go someplace you've never been before.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.

Learn the rules.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

Remember that your character is your destiny.

Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.