Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.

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True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding.

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A man can't eat anger for breakfast and sleep with it at night and not suffer damage to his soul.

Garrison Keillor

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