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Desiderata
Max Ehrmann, 1927
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.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud 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 persons 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 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 to 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 dark 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 trees 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 whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its shame, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
User Comments:Who: u24
When: December 5th, 2004
Says: I used to have this stuck next to my monitor at work. now it sits on our wall at uni. :)
Who:
When: February 26th, 2005
Says: I had forgotten about this piece of work and what it means.
Thanks :)
Who:
When: July 5th, 2005
Says: I must thank you for this true and beautiful advices.
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from u24:
I'm not the author, but I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)
Who: Barbara Sky
When: June 28th, 2006
Says: This piece of writing is truly awsome and encouraging. We are very thankful to have it for this year's yearbook. I totally LOVE it.
Who: B [.]
When: February 12th, 2007
Says: I read this first when i was about fifteen, and never forgot it and to this day repeat lines to myself when i need reassurance. Not a bad philosophy on which to base your life, it kinda works.
Who:
When: February 13th, 2007
Says: I found this poem several decades ago. Interestingly enough it was credited as follows:
Found in Old Saint Paul's CHurch, Baltimore, Dated 1692.
Now after doing some research it seems to be credited to Max Erhmann.
Who:
When: February 13th, 2007
Says: Disregard my comment. It seems that the original credit was a myth and in fact was copyrighted by Mr. Erhmann in 1920
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from u24:
I had heard the 'found in church' myth as well, but yes, myth it is.
Who: nerd
When: December 27th, 2007
Says: Brilliant! I shall read this every day and night. I will learn it by heart, and try to follow it always. This might just be my cure to depression.......
Who:
When: January 23rd, 2008
Says: Well ! I used to have this (desiderata)printed on an old scruffy piece of paper which I kept very well. Being an artist I calligraphed this and kept it in my room at the university(knust,kumasi.ghana),then it was gone and i just did not know when.Last week I started thinking seriously about life and all the worries we run thro,dishonest people everywhere and my mind just went on this,so i googled and here it is.Like Shakespeare,whoever this Erhmann is,he really is a blessing from God.
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