Quote #75

Happiness is not in strength, wealth, power, or all three. It lies in ourself, in true freedom, conquest of ignoble fear, perfect self-government, in power of contentment, and the even flow of life, even in poverty, exile, disease, and the very Valley of the Shadow of Death.

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  3. Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none.
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  6. Let thy speech of God be renewed day by day, aye, rather than thy meat and drink.
  7. Choose the life that is noblest, for custom can make it sweet to thee.
  8. Think of God more often than thou breathest.

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