Patience, the essence
found, in quotations & art.
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 have their story.
Avoid loud and
aggressive persons;
they are vexations to
the spirit.
If you compare yourself
with others,
you may become vain or
bitter,
for always there will be
greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements
as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your
own career, however humble,
it's a real
possession in the changing fortunes of time.
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 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 dark imaginings.
Many fears are 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 God,
whatever you conceive
him to be.
And whatever your labors
and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion
of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham,
drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful
world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Quotation by
Max Ehrmann
