Perfect serenity of mind
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[begin leaf 1 recto]
Perfect serenity of mind
To take with entire self-possession
whatever comes, What is this small thing in the great
continuous volumes every where? This is but a temporary portion—
not to be dwelt upon—not
to distress—not to have prominence. Superior nonchalance No fumes—no ennui—no complaints
or scornful criticisms,— To find how easily one can abstract
his identity from temporary affairs. [begin leaf 1 verso]
Perfect serenity of mind
To take with entire self-possession whatever comes, What is this small thing in the great
continuous volumes every where? This is but a temporary portion—
not to be dwelt upon—not
to distress—not to have prominence. Superior nonchalance No fumes—no ennui—no complaints
or scornful criticisms,— To find how easily one can abstract
his identity from temporary affairs. [begin leaf 1 verso]
