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 vexations 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 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 perennial as the grass

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of the youth

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune

But do not distress yourself with 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 with your soul

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams

It is still a beautiful world

…. Be careful

…. Strive to be happy …

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