The 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 to the dull and ignorant; they too ...
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with ot...
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble, i...
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind...
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial...
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 dar...
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than...
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be. And whatever your labors and aspira...
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann
