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"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 vain and bitter; for always there will be greater or lesser than yourself.  Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.  Keep intrested in your career,however humble; it is a real possession in the fortunes of time.  Exersize caution in your business affairs; for the world is full 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. Niether be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment  it is as perennial as the grass.  Take kindly to to the councel 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 disipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and 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 conceive Him to be, and whatever your labor or 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 and strive to be happy"!!!!!!!!!!!   Found in Old St. Pauls' Church, Dated 1602 Baltimore.