I’m a 91-year-old woman, mother of three, and great-grandmother of six. The following list is what I’ve learned during my lifetime. Some of the things I’ve learned by experience, as I haven’t always adhered to these principles. I’ve been to the school of hard knocks, and I’ve learned these things to be true. 1. Be honest in all things, as honesty gives you a clear conscience. Dishonesty weighs you down. 2. Don’t speak ill of others. You don’t know their complete circumstances. When someone speaks negative things about someone, try to find something positive to say about that person. You’ll find that this creates within you a love and better understanding of people. 3. Pray often to your God for guidance in life, as life can sometimes be hard, and you’ll find times when you don’t know what to do. Things will fall into place, maybe not as you would …