Desiderata

So placidly amid the noise and 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 the dull and ignorant; they to have their stiry.

Avoid loud and agressive persons, they are vexations

to the spirit. If you compare yourself with othersm you may

become bitter or vain, for always there will be greater and

lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as

well as you plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble: it

is a real possion in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs; forthe world is

full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons stive for high ideals; and everywhere

life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither

to cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and

disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the council 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 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 labours and aspirations, in

the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its shame and drudgery and broken dreams, it is still

a beautiful world. Be cheerfull. Strive to be happy.

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