Desiderata Posters and Art Prints

Words of pure wisdom by Max Ehrman

Go placidly amid the noise and haste. Remember what peace there may be in silence. A beautiful reminder to be mindful in life. A cute mindfulness meditation gift for a yogi that desires to be calm and peaceful.

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Desiderata Max Ehrmann 1927 Things To Be Desired

Beautiful inspirational poem by Max Ehrmann which means “desired things.” Was created in 1927. Lovely seashore background sets a serene mood.

A line from the inspirational 70s poem, Desiderata, that says, "You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here."

GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the 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 to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or 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 t...

Desiderata Max Ehrmann 1927 Things To Be Desired

A quote from the Desiderata, set on a night sky.

Hand-drawn, black and white quote from the Desiderata.

Special wording from the poem Desiderata

Desiderata means things that are desired or wanted. The implication is that these are desired qualities of the soul and of the heart. Desiderata prose poem was written by an American writer Max Ehrmann from Terra Haute, Indiana, about 1927. He was a lawyer, turned poet, and wrote a fair amount of other works, but the Desiderata poem is his most famous work.

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Inspiring quote from the well-loved poem written by Max Ehrmann c. 1920. This version is beautifully illuminated with the glowing colors of aspens in autumn.

Hand-drawn, digitally colored quote from the Desiderata, surrounded by flowers.

Hand-drawn, digitally colored quote from the Desiderata by Max Ehrmann.