Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant..they too have their story Avoid loud and agressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit Avoid comparing yourself to 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 own career, however be 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 the virtue there is Many people 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 grass Take kindly the counsel of years, quietly surrendering the strengths of youth Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune But do not distress yourself with imaginings Many fears are borne 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 may convieve him to be and whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life...... Keep peace with your soul With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams It is still a beautiful world Be Careful Strive to be happy..... |
Go placidly amidst the noise and the haste. And remember what peace there may be in silence As far as possible be on good terms with all persons |
-from "Desiderata" |
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