themadarab

i didn't write this a freind sent it to me durning hard times once and made me feel better so i'm going to make you all read it just because it's nice.

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DESIDERATA

Go placidly amid the noise and the hate and remember,
What peace there maybe in silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons,
They are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vane 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 reel 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 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 sham, and drudgery, and broken dreams,
Its still a beautiful world.
Be careful, strive to be happy.
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