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.
Interpretation
Despite life's chaos and challenges, maintaining inner peace and appreciating the beauty around us is essential.
This quote emphasizes the importance of inner tranquility amidst the tumult of daily life. Max Ehrmann speaks to the struggles and disappointments we all face, but encourages us to find peace in our souls and recognize the inherent beauty of the world, even when it seems overshadowed by difficulties. It suggests that while life may be filled with hardships, there is still much to appreciate and cherish.
In practice
In a speech about mental health, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of inner peace.
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.
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.
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.
Go Placidly, Amid the noise and Haste & Remember what peace there may be in silence.
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Truly novel inventions emerge only in one's youth. Later one becomes ever more experienced, famous-and foolish.
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At this moment, life is trying to love you and give to you in a million wonderful ways. When you say Yes, you allow love to flow, which is the greatest gift you can give yourself and the universe . . . What do you want that you could be more open to receiving?
Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods
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