《Desiderata》原文
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
在喧囂與躁動中平靜前行，
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
勿忘寂靜中何等安寧。
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.在不放棄原則的基礎上，儘量與所有人為善。
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
平靜明晰地闡述自己的觀點，也要聽聽他人的看法，
even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
即便是無知或無趣之人，也有屬於他們自己的故事。
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
儘量迴避吵鬧與咄咄逼人之人，他們只會給精神徒增煩惱。
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter,
如果你總與他人比較，要麼徒勞無功，要麼憤懣苦澀。
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
因為這世上總有人比你好，也總有人比你糟。
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
享受自己的成就與計劃。
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
對自己的事業保持興趣，無論你的職業有多麼平凡。
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
時運跌宕起伏，事業握在手中。
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
金錢相關的事要小心處理，因為這世界充滿騙局。
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
但不要因此忽視世間的美德。
many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
很多人追求崇高的道德，平凡生活中處處可見真正的英雄。
Be yourself.
做自己就好。
Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love;
尤其不要佯裝真情。也別對愛灰心喪氣。
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
儘管世界荒蕪，現實荒涼，唯有愛如綠草常青。
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
坦然接受歲月的磨礪，從容告別青春的活力。
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
培養堅強的精神，以應對突如其來的不幸。
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
但不要胡思亂想，給自己徒增煩惱。
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
恐懼時長只是因為疲勞和寂寞。
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
在良好自律的基礎上，善待自己。
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;
你是宇宙的孩子，正如樹木與星辰。
you have a right to be here.
你有存在的權利
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
無論你能否看清，宇宙在以它註定的方式展開
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
故而要與神和解，無論他在你心中是何模樣。
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
無論你為何奔忙，有何企望，
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
在這噪雜混亂的生活中，要守住靈魂的安寧。
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
儘管世間難免有欺騙、苦役和破碎的夢，但這個世界依然美麗。
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
高興點。努力獲得快樂。