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Original Title:	The Desiderata of Happiness: A Collection of Philosophical Poems
ISBN:	0517701839
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Desiderata #1

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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 vexations 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 not this 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.

There. You just read it. It's beautiful. Go out and buy a beautiful copy for yourself, or to give as a gift. Be sure to send one to me. (my copy is long gone...)

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Title	:	Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life (Desiderata #1)
Author	:	Max Ehrmann
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 48 pages
Published	:	September 5th 1995 by Crown Publishing Group (NY) (first published 1927)
Categories	:	Poetry. Philosophy. Classics. Nonfiction. Spirituality

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I always think of my mom when I read this. I can hear her voice in my head, "Show mercy, Suzanne." In this world it is hard to show mercy to every fool who cuts you off on the road then flips you the bird, but it does make life easier to live. Being merciful allows me to live my life without feelings of anger and resentment at the strangers' whose stories I don't know; and according to Ehrmann "you have a right to be here."Knowing other people can see life beyond all the bad in it is an

Thanks to Samuel Barnett for recommending this poem in an interview. Short but sweet, as life often is.

Perhaps one of the most beautiful words ever woven by man. I enjoyed reading his musings for it grants me a dose of humility.

The minimalistic illustrations go well with the poetry

wonderful

This book is simply one poem, but it's quite serene and dispenses significant insight. Do read it. The poem also came into my life in a rather strange way. You can read the poem and the story of how it "found me" twice here, if you so desire:http://www.refinethemind.com/desidera...

I read this ages ago. I have a plaque with it on the wall in my bathroom, so that I can read it while I'm getting dressed every morning. Beautiful!