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DESIDERATA
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember that peace is found in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; yet listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; for they too have a message for you. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they will lower your spirit through their fear.
Yet, do not compare yourself with others, lest you become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your own achievements however humble, as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own standing for 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, if you will seek it.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Be not cynical about Love; for without it, all is aridity and finally, disenchantment. Love is as the Lotus. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrender the things of youth. Exercise strength of spirit to shield you against misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are simply born of loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are seeking perfection, you are not it, yet.
You are a child of the universe and no less than the trees and the stars, you have earned the right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you now, your universe is unfolding as it must. Therefore be at peace with your God, whatever you conceive God to be. And whatever your labours and aspirations, avoid the noise and confusion of life, keep in peace for your soul. Ignore their sham, drudgery and drunken dreams. It is a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Decide to be happy. For it is your choice and one of the few that cannot be denied you on your journey.