Desiderata

DESIDERATA, a classic quote, simply and elegantly hand lettered. Reproduced on ivory paper with red and gold highlights. Hand painted gold gouache.

DESIDERATA
Go placidly amid 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; listen to others, even the dull and 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 and 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 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 can 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 careful!  Strive to be happy!
- Max Ehrmann 1927
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Available in 2 sizes
High quality calligraphy reproduction, sleeved with artist bio.
Calligraphy by Holly V. Monroe