Arthur Cordell wrote:
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> Some soothing thoughts for turbulent times...
> >From Edupage...
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>
> The following words were found in Old St. Paul's Church, Baltimore,
> Maryland (dated 1692):
>
> Go placidly among the noise & 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 & clearly, and listen to others, even
> the dull & ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud & aggressive
> persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with
> others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater &
> 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 persons strive for high ideals; and
> everywhere life is full of heroism. Especially, do not feign affection.
> Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity &
> 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 & loneliness. Beyond a
> wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the
> universe, no less than the trees & 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 labors & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep
> peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is
> still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.
>
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Between 1958 and 1864,
I attended the "preparatory school" associated with Old St. Paul's
Church.
I can testify from personal experience that, at least at that time,
the philosophy of the above text did *not* guide the life of that
school. I have written a brief description of this experience
on my personal web site:
http://www.users.cloud9.net/~bradmcc/thoughts.html#Chapel
\brad mccormick
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Mankind is not the master of all the stuff that exists, but
Everyman (woman, child) is a judge of the world.
Brad McCormick, Ed.D. / [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(914)238-0788 / 27 Poillon Rd, Chappaqua, NY 10514-3403 USA
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