lied about, don't deal in lies.
or being hated don't give way to hating, and yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise.
if you can think---and not make thoughts your aim.
and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss.
or walk with kings---nor lose the common touch.
when the road you're trudging seems all uphill.
when care is pressing you down a bit, rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
don't give up though the pace seems slow -- you may succeed with another blow.
so stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -- it's when things seem worst that you must not quit. 