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What does it mean?
A wish for someone to live quietly with generous thoughts and cheerful actions.
In plain terms
Hope someone lives a quiet life with kind thoughts and happy actions.
What can you take from it?
Encourage a life of quiet kindness.

Where it applies

  • birthdays
  • weddings
  • concern for others

Putting it to work

  • card writing
  • prayer
  • wishing

Questions to consider

  • What do you wish for others?
  • Is quietness a virtue?

Another view

It values quietness over ambition or achievement.

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