You are a man before anything
Stand on principle Make eye contact when you shake someone's handBe honest even when it hurtsDemand respect but be diligent in giving respectPractice good hygiene Be mindful of your heritage Treat people the way you want to be treated Lift the toilet seat to urinate and put it down when you're finishedBe slow to judge and quick to understand people's circumstanceProtect your mind body and spirit, watch what you feed themKnowledge wisdom and understanding, son, are intuitive for survivalLook both ways before you cross the streetDon't grow up too fast but don't fear growthBe sure and tie your shoes tight and double knot them so that you don't have to tie them againEat all of your food because there are some less fortunate who wish they had a mealLove yourself and you'll be able to love othersFamily matters the mostFirst impressions are vitalWalk with confidence it's embedded in your DNAAppearance isn't everything but there's a standard of dress that we have Stand by your wordDon't make it a habit of telling false truthsIf you have the desire to do something you have the will to accomplish it DONT GIVE UPKnow how to cope with defeat but don't accept itDon't burn your bridges because there's no telling what's on the other sideKnow the law so that you can't be totally mistreated by the lawIf you don't know it learn it because there's no telling if you'll need it laterBe self-reliant and things will come to you easily Wash your hands after you use the rest roomCover your mouth when you cough and sneezeBelieve that what goes around comes around it will assist with your judgement Be courteous and kindThere is nothing wrong with you speaking to others and asking how they are doing because you never know their battleHave morals, if it doesn't seem morally right then it's notThere is a reason why the sun rises and sets, be mindful of the world around youYou are a Moore protect the name and know the valuesYour mother and I love you Moore than anything in the worldSeek out our descendants and allow them to shelter youRest peacefully Gregory Keith Moore III