Have you read the poem by Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata", lately?

Question

It's worth the read.
http://hobbes.ncsa.uiuc.edu/desiderata.html

Thanks DeeJay, I hope everyone will appreciate this poem as much as the rest of us.

Answer 1

Yes I have. I live my life by this poem.

I have it in my collection of quotes and poems.

I'll post it for you, if you don't mind.

DESIDERATA

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 there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your 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 the 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 with your soul.

With all its sham drudgery and broken dreams it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Attributed to Max Ehrmann 1927
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone in the world lived his words.

We could truly say the words of, Louis :Satchmo"
Armstrong's song, "What a Wonderful World"

By the way, that is one of my favorite songs.

Thanks for the great question. I needed to read that again and Yes, "It is worth the read and also a must read."

Answer 2

Oh my! Not for the longest time, although it used to be very popular and some people had plaques imprinted with the poem hanging on their wall. Thank you for reminding me.

Answer 3

I have never read that, but I just did, and it is truly beautiful. They need to start teaching this in schools.

Answer 4

I've known this poem for some years now. But I never knew who was the author, thanks for that!

Answer 5

First time I've read his poem. Very positive and uplifting. Thanks for the link.