Serenity comes from the ability to say "Yes” to existence. Courage comes from the ability to say "No” to the wrong choices made by others. (Ayn Rand)

Serenity comes from the ability to say "Yes” to existence. Courage comes from the ability to say "No” to the wrong choices made by others.

Ayn Rand

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