Desiderata Quiz

What should you remember about silence according to "Desiderata"?

• It is loud

• It may bring peace

• It is never peaceful

• It is always disturbing

How does the poem suggest you should interact with all persons?

• Aggressively

• Indifferently

• On good terms

• With suspicion

What does "Desiderata" say about comparing yourself to others?

• It helps you improve

• It may make you vain or bitter

• It is essential for success

• It is irrelevant

What should you keep interested in, according to the poem?

• Other people's careers

• Your own career

• World events

• Past achievements

How should one approach business affairs?

• With optimism

• With caution

• With ignorance

• With enthusiasm

What is advised against in terms of affection?

• Feigning affection

• Showing too much affection

• Keeping affection private

• Avoiding affection

What does the poem say about love in relation to aridity and disenchantment?

• It is fleeting

• It is as perennial as the grass

• It is unreliable

• It is conditional

What does the poem suggest about the things of youth?

• They should be pursued aggressively

• They should be retained forever

• They should be gracefully surrendered

• They should be avoided

According to 'Desiderata,' what should you avoid distressing yourself with?

• Past failures

• Dark imaginings

• Future worries

• Other people's opinions

What are many fears born of, as per the poem?

• Success and excitement

• Fatigue and loneliness

• Wealth and power

• Relationships and obligations