You are a child of the universe 

No less than the trees and the stars

And 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 with your soul 



I try to be, I strive to be 

Oh I wish to be happy

I try to be, I strive to be 

Oh I wish to be happy 



Oh oh oh, Desiderata 



As far as possible, without surrender 

Be on good terms with all persons 

Speak your truth quietly and clearly 

And listen to the dull and 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 career however humble it is 

A real possession in the changing fortune of time 



I try to be, I strive to be 

Oh I wish to be happy

I try to be, I strive to be 

Oh I wish to be happy 

Desiderata 



Be yourself 

Especially do not feign affection 

Neither be cynical about love 



Take kindly the council 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 to yourself 



With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams 

It is still a beautiful world 



I try to be, I strive to be 

Oh I wish to be happy

I try to be, I strive to be 

Oh I wish to be happy 



Oh oh oh, Desiderata



Go placidly amid the noise and the haste 

And remember what peace there maybe in the silence