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. Avoid loud and aggresive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is.
Many persons strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrending 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.