DESIDERATA - Inspirational stories
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Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,<br>
and remember what peace there may be in silence.<br>
As far as possible, without surrender,<br>
be on good terms with all persons.<br>
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others,<br>
even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.<br>
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit. <br><br>
If you compare yourself with others, you may become bitter or vain,<br>
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.<br>
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.<br>
Keep interest in your own career, however humble;<br>
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.<br>
Exercise caution in your business affairs,<br>
for the world is full of trickery.<br>
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;<br>
many persons strive for high ideals,<br>
and everywhere life is full of heroism.<br><br>
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.<br>
Neither be cynical about love;<br>
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,<br>
it is perennial as the grass...Take kindly the counsel of the years,<br>
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.<br>
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.<br>
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.<br>
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. <br><br>
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.<br>
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;<br>
you have a right to be here.<br>
And whether or not it is clear to you,<br>
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.<br>
Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be.<br>
And whatever your labors and aspirations,<br>
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.<br>
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,<br>
it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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