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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.<\/p>\n
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Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story.<\/p>\n
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Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.<\/p>\n
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If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.<\/p>\n
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Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the \u00a0changing fortunes of time.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.\u00a0 Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.<\/p>\n
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But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. \u00a0Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.<\/p>\n
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Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. \u00a0You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.<\/p>\n
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And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.<\/p>\n
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Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.<\/p>\n
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And whatever your labours and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.<\/p>\n
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With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.<\/p>\n
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