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Desiderata
Go Placidly
amid the noise and the haste
And remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with
all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly
And listen to others. Even to the dull and the ignorant. They
too have their story.
Avoid loud and
aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter.
For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real
possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution
in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons
strive for high ideals. And everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity
and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly
the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things
of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears
are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, Be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the
stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe
is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to
be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, In the noisy confusion
of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a
beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be Happy.
~ Max Ehrmann |
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