There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

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"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has."

- Epictetus

Contentment

""First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.""

- Epictetus

Inspiration

"It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

- Epictetus

Overcoming Obstacles

"We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak."

- Epictetus

Teamwork

"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests."

- Epictetus

Courage

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"Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day."

- Helen Steiner Rice

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"Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day."

- Helen Steiner Rice

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"Christmas is not a time nor a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."

- Calvin Coolidge

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"May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace and happiness!"

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"Peace on Earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day."

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