Quotes from Max Ehrmann

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 in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

may yet find refuge from the storms of the world in the cheerful house of love.

To be with you somewhere within this evening's mystic shade, To hear your plans and hopes and tell you mine, all unafraid That you'd forget to hold them dear, When I'm away and you're not here.

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.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.