I have somewhere met with the epitaph on a charitable man which has pleased me very much. I cannot recollect the words, but here is the sense of it: What I spent I lost; what I possessed is left to others; what I gave away remains with me. – Joseph Addison
I would tell 17-year-olds to be proud of who you are. Dont try to change yourself for others. Focus on school and your future. Boys and friends will come and go, just focus on you and your future. – Lea Michele