Some time ago, noted research expert Daniel Starch asked a sizable sampling of people what were the most valuable guiding principles in living.  Several hundred rules, principles, and maxims were submitted.  Some stood out above all the rest:

1. Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you.
2. Know thyself.
3. Life is what you make it.
4. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
5. Anything that is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
6. The great essentials of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
7. Knowledge is power.
8. Be calm and self-possessed, know what you are about, be sure you are right, then go ahead and don’t be afraid.

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