~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 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 no feign affection, Neither be cynical about
love, for in the face of aridity and disenchantment 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 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.
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