Cortesia de wikipedia
«Go placidly amidst 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 the ignorant; they too have
their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive
persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or 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 as 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 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 labours and
aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all
its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be
cheerful.
Strive to be happy».
Cortesia de Wikipédia/JDACT
