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Adversity Quote by Dalai Lama

“It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as the very means by which patience is attained.” quote by Dalai Lama — Download Open image

“It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as the very means by which patience is attained.”

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