Go
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 too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are
vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always
there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements
as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your 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.
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DESIDERATA
Go
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 too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are
vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always
there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements
as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your 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.
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