Go placidly amid the noise and
haste and remember what peace there maybe 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 the dull and ignorant,
they too, have their story.
Avoid loud aggressive people, they are vexation to the spirit.
If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will
be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble, it is a real possession in the
changing fortunes of times.
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.
Be yourself, especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as
perinial as the grass.
Take kindly the council of 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 often born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, 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.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with your God, whatever you conceive God to be,
and whatever labour 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.
Be cheerful, strive to be happy
