At Boss's behest, I'd like to share with you this piece of worldy advice that I've had on my home page for years. Someone told me who wrote it, but in my old age and general state of confusion, I'm afraid that I can't remember the author.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, with out surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quitely and clearly, listen to others, even the dull and 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 and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievments 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 buisness 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 perenial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, and gracefully surerender the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are borne of fatigue and loneiness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. Above all, be cheerfull and strive to be happy.
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 with God, whatever you concieve him to be. Whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all it's sham and drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautifull world.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble. It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your buisness 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 perenial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, and gracefully surerender the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are borne of fatigue and loneiness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. Above all, be cheerfull and strive to be happy.
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 with God, whatever you concieve him to be. Whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all it's sham and drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautifull world.
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