It's not easy …

To apologise
To begin over
To be unselfish
To take advice
To admit error
To face a sneer
To be charitable
To keep trying
To be considerate
To avoid mistakes
To endure success
To profit by mistakes
To forgive and forget
To think and then act
To keep out of a rut
To make the best of a little
To subdue an unruly temper
To shoulder a deserved blame
To recognise the silver lining -

BUT IT WILL ALWAYS PAY