-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --
Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to 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 labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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"Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass."
Musta toi monivuotinen (perennial) on tosi lohduttava ajatus rakkaudesta. Että vaikka kuinka karulta ja jopa kuolleelta Suomenkin luonto vaikuttaa talvella, niin silti kuin ihmeen kaupalla, JOKA VUOSI, keväällä (no viimeistään kesäkuussa) ruoho vihertää taas ja on enemmän kuin elossa!
Jos rakkaus on siis kuin monivuotinen kasvi, se antaa vahvan toivon jopa kaikista karuimpina aikoina :) Ihanoita sanoja <3
Estoy tan de acuerdo! Voi kumpa tuon asian muistais niinä karuina aikoina ja pysyisi vahvana!
Tämä sama juttu on ollut niin pitkään kuin muistan meijän mummin jääkaapin ovessa (ja vuosia myös mun veskin ovessa:) ). Siinä tosin mainitaan myös, että juttu on löytynyt nimettömänä jo vuonna 1692 St Paulin kirkosta Baltimoresta eikä 1920-luvulla...Suomeksi alkaa "Mene tyynesti hälyn ja kiiren keskelle...". Hieno ja ajatuksia herättävä kirjoitus joka tapauksessa. Nyt laittamaan mökkiä talvikuntoon.
Terkkuja!
Emilia K.
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