When I was growing up, I rebelled against so many things, and fought against so many of the basic ideas of life—but I found after so much rebellion and walking completely around that hill on the Nebraska plains, in my mind's eye, that these virtues had not been tested over the centuries in vain.
Charity is another rule that has been of great comfort to me in so many trying situations. Charity is something you must learn. I have been very lucky in life because I have been in a position to give charity, and one should never expect any other reward from charity than the satisfaction it gives.