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was immer der erde widerfährt, widerfährt auch den kindern der erde.
wenn die menschen auf die erde spucken, bespucken sie sich selbst.
denn dies wissen wir:
die erde gehört nicht dem menschen, der mensch gehört der erde.
alle dinge sind miteinander verbunden.
der mensch hat das netz des lebens nicht gewoben,
er ist nur ein strang in diesem netz.
was immer er dem netz antut, tut er sich selber an.
Häuptling Seattle in seiner Rede vor dem Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika, 1855
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Meine Lieblingsdeutung: Der Schöpfer,aus dem Verborgenen hält er sein Werk in Bewegung.
found in old Saint Paul’s Church, Baltimore 1692
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go placidly amid the noise and 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 the others, even the dull and the ignorant. they too have their story. avoid loud and agressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. if you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. keep interestet in your own career. however humble. it is a real posession in the changing fortunes of life. exercise caution in your business affair, for the world is full of trickery. but let this not blind you what virtue there is. many persons strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism.
be yourself, especially do not feign affection. neither be cynical about love. for in the face of all aridity and disentchantment 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 with fatigue and loneliness. beyond a wholesome discipline, 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 and wether 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 with your soul. with all ist sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. be careful. strive to be happy .