Speaking a painful truth should be done only in love - like wielding a sword with no hilt - it should pain oneself in direct proportion to the amount of force exerted.
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  • Patience — The virtue of waiting, endurance, and quiet strength
  • Peace — The pursuit of harmony, reconciliation, and inner calm
  • Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth
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