Max Ehrmann
Born
in Indiana, The United States
September 26, 1872
Died
September 09, 1945
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Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
32 editions
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published
1927
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Desiderata of Happiness
19 editions
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published
1975
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The Desiderata Of Love: A Collection of Poems for the Beloved
4 editions
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published
1995
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Desiderata for Cat Lovers: A Guide to Life & Happiness
3 editions
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published
2007
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The Poems of Max Ehrmann
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68 editions
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published
1948
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Desiderata for Dog Lovers: A Guide to Life & Happiness
3 editions
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published
2007
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The Desiderata of Hope: A Collection of Poems to Ease Your Way in Life
2 editions
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published
1997
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The Desiderata of Faith: A Collection of Religious Poems
2 editions
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published
1996
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Desiderata for Horse Lovers: A Guide to Life & Happiness
4 editions
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2007
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Desiderata for Baby Lovers: A Guide to Life & Happiness
2 editions
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2007
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“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. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love â€� for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you from misfortune. But do not distress yourself with 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 labours 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.”
― Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
― Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
“With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.”
― Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.”
― Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
“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.”
― Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life
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.”
― Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life