Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remeber what peace there may be in silence.
As far as the 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 aggresive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself withothers,
you may become vain and bitter,
for always there will be greater and lessor persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own carreer, however huble;
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 disenchantmentit
is perennical 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 and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome dissipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the tress and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it isclear 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 labours and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all it's sham, drugery and broken dreams
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful.
Strive to be happy.