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Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may bein 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 dulland ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If youcompare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for alwaysthere will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy yourachievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession inthe 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 virtuethere is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is fullof heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical aboutlove; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennialas the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things ofyouth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But donot distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue andloneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; youhave a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt theuniverse is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, andwhatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keeppeace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautifulworld.. Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann © 1927

Desiderata means something desired as essential