A poet with a taste for the spiritual, Max Ehrmann was born in Indiana in 1872. His parents were from Bavaria, and he was educated in the small town of Terre Haute whilst attending a German Methodist church nearby. He is probably best known for his poemDesideratathat has often been quoted...
Desiderata (Latin: Desideratum "desired things") This inspirational poem, Desiderata, was written by Max Ehrmann in 1927. This poem is a reminder to live life with compassion, to be kind to one another, and not to be judgemental. A copy of this poem was found in 1965 at the deathbed of...
MAX EHRMANN Born: September 26, 1872, Died: September 9, 1945 DESIDERATA 1692 OR 1927? Desiderata and Old St. Paul’s “Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” So begins the popular poem known as Desiderata, which has comforted and inspir...
Desiderata - Poem, Poster and Print in beautiful calligraphy. Many sizes and colors, matted or framed. Feminine and masculine versions. Go placidly...