It is hard... but love them anyway

The version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children in

P eople are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

I f you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

I f you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.

I f you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.

W hat you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.

I f you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

T he good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.

G ive the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.

I n the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

-this version is credited to Mother Teresa