** Desiderata **
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Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace
there may be in silence.
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As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with
all persons.
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Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
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Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to
the spirit.
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If you compare yourself with others, you may become bitter
or vain, for always there will be greater and lesser persons
than yourself.
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Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
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Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is
a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
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Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is
full of trickery.
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But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many
persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is
full of heroism.
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Be yourself.
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Especially, do not feign affection.
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Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all
aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
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Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering
the things of youth.
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Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
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But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
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Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a
wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
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You are the child of the universe, no less than the trees and the
stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it
is 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 its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is
still a beautiful world.
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Be cheerful.
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Strive to be happy.
[ Max Ehrmann -- from 'Aiken Drum' (Aiken@AikensLaughs.com) ]
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