A Little List of Wishes

I'd rather be respected than liked, and

I'd rather be liked than be famous, and

I'd rather be famous than rich.

I'd rather be remembered in death than forgotten in life.

I'd rather be alone due to tragedy than ignored, but:

I'd rather be ignored than disliked, but:

I'd rather be disliked than disrespected.

I'd rather pursue possibility than act with security.

I'd rather be intelligent than handsome.

I'd rather know my own mind than others', and

I'd rather command destiny than control minds.

I'd rather love than be angry.

I'd rather be my potential than my victories, but:

I'd rather be appreciated for my trivial gains than disregarded for those of consequence.

I'd rather be me than you.