The poem, “Desiderata”, teaches one to live a happy and peaceful life by avoiding “loud and aggressive persons” as they do nothing but cause anxiety and vexation to the spirit. The speaker also advises the readers to avoid chaos and noise and to live in silence and contemplation. One should speak the truth and give others an opportunity to be heard as everyone has their own story. One should be careful as the world is full of trickery but one should remain humble and true to himself or herself. Originality is always appreciated and is the true way of living a successful life.

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