| Desiderata. | 
| Desiderata. | 
| 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 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 and 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 is 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 perenial as the grass | 
| Take kindly the council 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 borne 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 wi |