Go placidly,
amid the noise and haste and
remember what peace there maybe
in silence.
As far as possible
without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speaks your truth quietly and clearly
and listen to others
even the dull and the ignorant
they two have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself
with others,
you maybe become vain and bitter.
For always there will be
greater and lesser persons
than themselves.
Enjoy your achievements and as well as your plans.
Keep interest in your career
however humble,
it is 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 person strive for high ideals
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself
especially do not fame affection
or be cynical for love.
For the face of all energy and disenchantment,
it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the ears.
Gracefully surrender into the things of the 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 discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are the child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars.
You have the right to be hear,
and whether or not it is clear to you
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should be.
Therefore, be at peace with God.
Whatever you conceived him to be,
and whatever your labors
and aspirations in the
noisy confusions of life,
keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful, strive to be happy.
