Go placidly amid the noise and hasce.
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good tenns
with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others.
even Lhe dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons.
they are vexations to the spml.
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 intercsLed in your career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is fuIJ of trickery.
But let this not blind you to whaL virlue there is;
many persons strive for high ideajs;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially. do not feigji affection.
Neither be cynical abouL love;
for in Lhe 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.
Nunure strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not discress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are bom of fatigue and JOnelineSS.
Beyond a wholesome discipjine, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and thestars;
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 whaiever your labors and acspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham. drudgery and broken dreams.
it is stiIJ a beauliful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.