What principles define how you live?
Contentment, though not woo
by too many,
but it’s best companion
that prevents my
thoughts from unhealthy
comparison.
Self-discipline, very hard to
be maintained
as a close ally, but here I keep
it close to
heart so I can be freed
from frivolity.
Honesty, it is well appreciated
when it’s
favours the world, but if other
way round, the
world frowns at it. Yet will I
not trade it
for gold.
Charity for humanity irrespective
of what
you are, who you are or where
you are, so long you are human,
you win my heart within
my capacity
Principles are the true definition
of human character, they reveal
a great deal of us even when
we tend to hide. They are like
perfume of an uncommon
flagrance, you cannot spray
it and hide it odour.
staronthenile 
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Beautifully expressed, your words capture the essence of virtues and values that shape a meaningful life. Principles indeed define our character and honesty, contentment, self-discipline, charity, and the unwavering commitment to these principles showcase the depth of one’s humanity. Your analogy of principles being like perfume is profound; they cannot be concealed, but instead, they radiate the true essence of who we are. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful reflection.
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“They are like
perfume of an uncommon
flagrance, you cannot spray
it and hide it odour” This deserves praise as it drove the topic home.
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Thanks so much for your comment
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