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The Mother within me said: “My son, do not be out with me. I am never lavish in eyeless advice. I say, never judge things by appearances. Never murmur at the arrangements made by me. Never muse over past errors. Ruthless grief shall prey upon your heart if you possess half-baked notions. Be patient of endless toil and be patient in bearing grave misfortunes. You should be dead to everything. Desire is a Dead-Sea apple. Do not allow ignorance to darken the door of your heart. Always try to be kind even to a fault. If you abide by my advice, my son, you will never be the food for worms. Be sure, your heart will be the cherished nectar for the deathless Gods.”