Winning Respect

One who is wise and disciplined,
Kindly always and intelligent,
Humble and free from pride -
One like this will win respect.

Rising early and scorning laziness,
Remaining calm in time of strife,
Faultless in conduct and clever in actions -
One like this will win respect.

Being able to make friends and keep them,
Welcoming others and sharing with them,
A guide, a philosopher and friend -
One like this will win respect.

Being generous and kindly in speech,
Doing a good turn for others,
And treating all alike -
One like this will win respect.