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From: Lee on 13 Mar 2005 09:56 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 to 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 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 own career, however humble, it's a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. 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. 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. Take kindly the counsel 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 dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with 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. 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 in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. ---Max Ehrmann, 1927
From: Gene on 13 Mar 2005 17:47 On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 08:56:11 -0600, "Lee" <Lee(a)greeneggs.ham> wrote: >Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be >in silence. > But I like this one :) > > Deteriorata Go placidly Amid the noise and waste. And remember what comfort there may be In owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive persons Unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself And heed well their advice, Even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss.....and when! Consider that two wrongs never make a right But that THREE.........do. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment And despite the changing fortunes of time, There is always a big future in computer maintenance. Chorus You are a fluke Of the universe. You have no right to be here. And whether you can hear it or not The universe is laughing behind your back. Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, Especially with those persons closest to you. That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls Would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not in love therefore; It will stick to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth: The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan And let not the sands of time Get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks. For a good time call 606-4311; Ask for "Ken." Take heart amid the deepening gloom That your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot It could only be worse in Milwaukee. Chorus You are a fluke Of the universe. You have no right to be here. And whether you can hear it or not The universe is laughing behind your back. Therefore, make peace with your god Whatever you conceive him to be--- Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal The world continues to deteriorate. GIVE UP!
From: Lee on 13 Mar 2005 19:24 "Gene" <Gene(a)nowhere.com.> wrote in message news:7b2750973i5ica9o4uo1pj0aakafrcbh74(a)4ax.com... > On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 08:56:11 -0600, "Lee" <Lee(a)greeneggs.ham> wrote: > > >Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be > >in silence. > > > > But I like this one :) > > > > > Deteriorata > > Go placidly > Amid the noise and waste. > And remember what comfort there may be > In owning a piece thereof. > > Avoid quiet and passive persons > Unless you are in need of sleep. > > Rotate your tires. > > Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself > And heed well their advice, > Even though they be turkeys. > > Know what to kiss.....and when! > > Consider that two wrongs never make a right > But that THREE.........do. > > Wherever possible, put people on hold. > > Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment > And despite the changing fortunes of time, > There is always a big future in computer maintenance. > > Chorus > > You are a fluke > Of the universe. > You have no right to be here. > And whether you can hear it or not > The universe is laughing behind your back. > > Remember the Pueblo. > > Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate. > > Know yourself. > If you need help, call the FBI. > > Exercise caution in your daily affairs, > Especially with those persons closest to you. > That lemon on your left, for instance. > > Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls > Would scarcely get your feet wet. > > Fall not in love therefore; > It will stick to your face. > > Gracefully surrender the things of youth: > The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan > And let not the sands of time > Get in your lunch. > > Hire people with hooks. > > For a good time call 606-4311; > Ask for "Ken." > > Take heart amid the deepening gloom > That your dog is finally getting enough cheese. > > And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot > It could only be worse in Milwaukee. > > > Chorus > > You are a fluke > Of the universe. > You have no right to be here. > And whether you can hear it or not > The universe is laughing behind your back. > > Therefore, make peace with your god > Whatever you conceive him to be--- > Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin. > > With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal > The world continues to deteriorate. > > GIVE UP! YOU must have a 1st cousin on the other group I posted too 'cause he also posted the same funny spoof. It's a good spoof. Cheers! >
From: Doug Laidlaw on 13 Mar 2005 16:05 Lee wrote: > 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 to 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 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 own career, however humble, it's a real possession > in the changing fortunes of time. > > 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. > > 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. > > Take kindly the counsel 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 dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and > loneliness. > > Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with 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. > > 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 in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it > is still a beautiful world. > > Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. > > ---Max Ehrmann, 1927 All very good advice. I believe that if we could observe these rules, most of the attitude- caused depression would disappear. Doug. -- ICQ Number 178748389. Registered Linux User No. 277548. Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. --Otto von Bismarck, German Chancellor.
From: Doug Laidlaw on 14 Mar 2005 00:26
Lee wrote: > > "Gene" <Gene(a)nowhere.com.> wrote in message > news:7b2750973i5ica9o4uo1pj0aakafrcbh74(a)4ax.com... >> On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 08:56:11 -0600, "Lee" <Lee(a)greeneggs.ham> wrote: >> >> >Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may > be >> >in silence. >> > >> >> But I like this one :) >> > >> > >> Deteriorata >> >> Go placidly >> Amid the noise and waste. >> And remember what comfort there may be >> In owning a piece thereof. >> >> Avoid quiet and passive persons >> Unless you are in need of sleep. >> >> Rotate your tires. >> >> Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself >> And heed well their advice, >> Even though they be turkeys. >> >> Know what to kiss.....and when! >> >> Consider that two wrongs never make a right >> But that THREE.........do. >> >> Wherever possible, put people on hold. >> >> Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment >> And despite the changing fortunes of time, >> There is always a big future in computer maintenance. >> >> Chorus >> >> You are a fluke >> Of the universe. >> You have no right to be here. >> And whether you can hear it or not >> The universe is laughing behind your back. >> >> Remember the Pueblo. >> >> Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate. >> >> Know yourself. >> If you need help, call the FBI. >> >> Exercise caution in your daily affairs, >> Especially with those persons closest to you. >> That lemon on your left, for instance. >> >> Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls >> Would scarcely get your feet wet. >> >> Fall not in love therefore; >> It will stick to your face. >> >> Gracefully surrender the things of youth: >> The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan >> And let not the sands of time >> Get in your lunch. >> >> Hire people with hooks. >> >> For a good time call 606-4311; >> Ask for "Ken." >> >> Take heart amid the deepening gloom >> That your dog is finally getting enough cheese. >> >> And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot >> It could only be worse in Milwaukee. >> >> >> Chorus >>Yes, >> You are a fluke >> Of the universe. >> You have no right to be here. >> And whether you can hear it or not >> The universe is laughing behind your back. >> >> Therefore, make peace with your god >> Whatever you conceive him to be--- >> Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin. >> >> With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal >> The world continues to deteriorate. >> >> GIVE UP! > > YOU must have a 1st cousin on the other group I posted too 'cause he also > posted the same funny spoof. It's a good spoof. > > Cheers! >> Yes, there were several when "Desiderata" was popular. I didn't read that one at the time. My other favourite is the "Salutation to the Dawn": "Look to this day, For it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course Lie all the verities and realities of your existence. (etc)." I use those last 2 lines as a sig, I got it from a Dale Carnegie book. Living one day at a time was his first rule. I saw it in a poster shop, but couldn't get it later, so I made my own. Doug. -- ICQ Number 178748389. Registered Linux User No. 277548. By all means marry. If you get a good spouse, you will be happy. If you don't, you will become a philosopher. - Socrates. (I wonder what that says about Socrates' opinion of his own wife. He was married when he died. As they say, she must have had a lot to put up with.) |