Desiderata Daniel O'Donnell

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;
You have a right...
Desira - desiderata
Desidera - ta

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
And 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 vane and bitter;

For always there will be greater and lesser persons than 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