THE DESIDERATA
by Max Ehrmann
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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 to 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 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's 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.
