Quote#Wisdom
Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the…
Quote byJames Allen · 1864–1912
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Serenity.
English (original)
Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.
— James Allen
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