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Calmness Quote by Zhuangzi

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“Heaven does without doing through its purity, Earth does without doing through its calmness.”

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“Be calm; yet assertive. Be meek; yet courageous. Be gentle; yet bold. Be kind; yet strong.”

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Compassion automatically brings happiness and calmness. Then, even if you receive disturbing news, it will be easier to take, as your mind is still.

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Pray with perseverance, with faith, with calmness and serenity.

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