Wishing you happiness always! 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. . . . . 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.
Interpretation
Find peace and happiness amidst life's chaos.
This quote encourages individuals to maintain a sense of tranquility and joy even in the midst of life's difficulties and noise. It emphasizes the importance of peace with oneself and others, suggesting that despite the challenges and disappointments one may face, the world retains its beauty and the pursuit of happiness should be continual.
In practice
In a motivational speech about mental well-being.
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. _x000D_ _x000D_ 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.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, _x000D_ in the noisy confusion of life, _x000D_ keep peace in your soul. _x000D_ With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit. Though the world knows me not, may my thoughts and actions be such as will keep me friendly with myself.
Go Placidly, Amid the noise and Haste & Remember what peace there may be in silence.
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.
Her curiosity instructed her more than the answers she was given.
It is not worth an intelligent man's time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.
Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer; and only in prayer can they persevere and bear fruit.
We are creatures of our thinking. We can talk ourselves into defeat or we can talk ourselves into victory.
Remembering a wrong is like carrying a burden on the mind.
A person who can laugh and go with life does not demand to be in control, which is why the most controlling people may be sarcastic but lack an authentic sense of humor.
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