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. Speak your truth quietly and
clearly and listen to others even the dull and ignorant : they too have their
story.
Avoid load 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 person 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 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
perennial 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 discipline, be gentle with
yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the tree, 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 what ever you labors and aspirations, in the noisy
confusions of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham and drudgery and
broken dreams, if is still a beautiful world Be careful. Strive to happy.