Be thankful for the food that you put into…

Be thankful for the food that you put into your mouth, be thankful for the clothes that you put on your body, always be reverent before the RBSO, have as much empathy as you can for widows, divorcees, mourners, show honor to the poor, do not feel the need to publicize your gifts to people, be hospitable and invite people in to eat, hang out with smart people, try to control your anger, do what you can when you can do it because you don't know what's going to happen later, be very loyal to your friends, always let people borrow from you but also let them or make sure that they pay you back, poem by hanalea, sacrifice for your children is natural, to the best extent you can stay away from fighting but stand up for what you believe in and for what's yours, always ask for advice from someone who you trust and has mature judgment, but always inspect people's motivations, always read Would you have written a second time before you send it out, try not to borrow and if you do borrow make sure that you are aware of how you will pay it back, remember that your children are your legacy, try to teach them what you think you would like them to be and do, keep things as organized as possible so that you don't have to spend your life looking for things, stay close with your siblings and your cousins, try to speak softly and carry a big stick, books and listening have taught me knowledge, experience has made me wise, and time has shown me to be a fool -but a smart fool, think and hesitate before you speak, act like you are someone who wants to learn and discover the truth rather than be a victor, always keep your word whether you gave it privately or publicly, always set fences for yourself because once you do something questionable you become less than wine as to the certain, Don't let the little things bother you, don't get too cocky,, never be afraid to say that you're wrong, be honest, people will respect you more-they may not like you as much-for speaking the truth, be aware of the rhythms of you and your body and everything around you, if there is something off with the rhythm go to a doctor, always remember where you came from and the troubles that you had, help people when they are having those same troubles, Stick by your principles, always do what's right, If you hurt someone try to apologize and make amends if you can for damage that you might have caused anybody, daven from the heart, recognize beauty in that it comes from the RBSO which means that the RBSO is the true beauty, as well as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, You don't have to avoid disagreements but please avoid fighting between your siblings and your cousins, be very careful about what you guarantee always picture that the guarantee will be collected on, drink sparingly and only when you're in control. Finally passed this on to your children if you agree with me.

— from Legacy / The Logbook (Legacy/Epilogue) · Hebrew Ethical Wills by Israel Abrahams

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Be thankful for the food in your mouth and the clothes on your back. And remember, always, that your children are your legacy. I have tried to live all of this and have not always managed it; an honest father admits that too. — Legacy / The Logbook (Legacy/Epilogue)

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