Change Quote by Betsy Lerner

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference. I still didn't know the difference.” quote by Betsy Lerner — Download Open image

““God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change. The courage to change the things I can. And the wisdom to know the difference. I still didn't know the difference.””

Betsy Lerner

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