Go placidly amid the noise and
As far as possible, without surrender,
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
If you compare yourself with
Enjoy your achievements
But let this not blind you
Be yourself.
Beyond wholesome discipline,
And whether or not it is clear to
Therefore be at peace with God,
With all its sham, drudgery and
Written by:
haste, and remember what
peace there may be in silence.
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.
they are vexations to the spirit.
others,you may become vain
and bitter; for always there will
be greater and lesser persons
than yourself.
as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own
career, however humble; it
is a real possession in the
changing future of time.
Exercise caution in your
business affairs; for the
world is full of trickery.
to what virtue there is; many
persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life
is full of heroism.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all 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 & loneliness.
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.
you, no doubt the universe is
unfolding as it should.
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labours and
aspirations, in the noisy
confusion of life keep peace
with your soul.
broken dreams, it is still a
beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, 1927
"The Passage" midi
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