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GO PLACIDLY AMID THE NOISE & HASTE, &
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 & CLEARLY;
AND LISTEN TO OTHERS,
EVEN THE DULL & IGNORANT;
THEY TOO HAVE THEIR STORY.

Avoid loud & aggressive persons,
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain & bitter;
for always there will be
greater & 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 &
disenchanment it is 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 imaginings. Many fears are
born of fatigue & loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees &
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 your labors &
aspirations, in the noisy
confusion of life keep peace
with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery &
broken dreams, it is still a
beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.