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 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 as perenial 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, ae 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's
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 it's sham,
drudgery and broken
dreams,
It is still a beautiful
world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be;
Happy....
Max Ehrman (1926)
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