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Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

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 vexatious 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.

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