Select some sound hearts
Be careful not to bruise them
With unfeeling words
Take of milk human kindness
One heartful
Add to this plenty of tact

Warm the mixture with sympathy.
Do not let it get too hot at first
Lest it only ferment mischief
Knead wit plenty of oil of unselfishness
To make all smooth
The mixture should be kept in a warm
Corner of the heart

Years only serve to improve the flavour
Of friends this preserved