Be big enough to live the life God gave you,
Untouched by petty selfishness and greed -
Stand free from foolish habits which enslave you,
Be big enough to meet your greatest need.
Be big enough to speak the truth - and live it,
Hold your ideals though the heavens fall -
Expect no quarter, yet be quick to give it-
Be big enough to heed the humblest call.
Be big enough to smile, when all about you,
Your very world lies crumbled in the dust -
Have courage to fight on when your friends doubt you,
Be big enough to keep your faith and trust.
Be big enough that changing years may find you,
Regretting not the ones you've left behind -
Be quick to throw off prejudice which binds you,
Be big enough to keep an open mind.
Be big enough to say 'I was mistaken,'
Be slow to take offence, quick to forgive -
Let pity, justice, love - in your heart waken,
Be big enough, and kind enough to live. Anonymous.
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