MATURE IS HE....

Who is patient, 

Who is willing to give up immediate pleasure in favor of long term gain.

Who has the ability to settle differences without resentment or anger.

Who knows that life is too short to be wasted in prejudice, intolerance, hatred and revenge and who perseveres despite setbacks.

Who has the capacity to face disappointments and adversity without becoming bitter.

Who is humane and who responds to the needs of others with compassion.

Who has the humility to say "I was wrong" and the self-control not to say "I told you so" when he is proved right.

Who does not complain that the rose bush has thorns but rejoices that it bears roses.

Whose deeds confirm to his thoughts and words.

Who lives in the present without being shackled by the dead past or the unborn future.

Who strives to change things which he can and who lives in peace with things he cannot.

Who gently and constantly questions himself.