Our philosophy
is based on "DESIDERATA"
(in Latin " Things to be Desired ")
a poem written by
Max Ehrmann in 1927.
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 and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your
achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in
your own career, however humble; it is 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 people
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 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
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.
With all its shame,
drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a
beautiful world.
Be careful. Take care. Strive to be
happy.