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 pesons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly
And listen to others even the dull and ignorant
They too have thier 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 and lesser persons than yourself
Enjoy your achievments as well as your plans
Keep intrested in your own carrier however humble
It is real possession in the changing fortunes of time
Exercise caution in your buisness 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 perennial as the grass
Take kindly the counsel of the years
Gracefully surrendering the things of the youth
Nurture strength of spirit to shieldyoou in sudden 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 concieve 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 careful strive to be happy

FOUND IN OLD SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH,BALTIMORE,DATED 1692.