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Desiderata (1927)

by Max Ehrmann

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Presents the text of the well-known inspirational poem that advises one to "go placidly amid the noise and haste" because "you are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars."
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The minimalistic illustrations go well with the poetry ( )
  drmom62 | Apr 21, 2023 |
The minimalistic illustrations go well with the poetry ( )
  drmom62 | Apr 21, 2023 |


The poem is too idealistic for me. Still beautiful to read.
If I had to replace all self-help books with one book, it'd be this.
You kind of have to be a dreamer to believe it.
Or in denial.

'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.'

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  womanwoanswers | Dec 23, 2022 |
These words of wisdom are told in a poetic way by Max Ehrmann. He gives us words to live by that is coupled a beautiful photography . ( )
  paulaanweiler | Oct 25, 2011 |
This is a beautiful edition of a beautiful poem. The photographs and layout really are lovely. ( )
  kelsiface | Nov 2, 2010 |
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