Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of Liberty.

President Thomas Jefferson

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In life, the idea is to be happy. So, I believe in calm, simple, low-profile life. You live simple, you train hard and live an honest life. Then you are free.

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

Albert Einstein

Stress is a choice. So is inner peace.

The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.

So, if you are too tired to speak, sit next to me, because I, too, am fluent in silence.

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