If an individual has a calm state of mind, that person's attitudes and views will be calm and tranquil even in the presence of great agitation.
There was never any fear for me, no fear of failure. If I miss a shot, so what?
My shrug was so nonchalant it would make a cat jealous
What is patience but an equanimity which enables you to rise superior to the trials of life.
I generally don’t become overexcited about things anyway, I’m just not one of those people. I’m not easily surprised by things either. I think it’s because I expect that anything can happen
Patience takes courage. It is not an ideal state of calm. In fact, when we practice patience we will see our agitation far more clearly.
The poet will maintain serenity in spite of all disappointments. He is expected to preserve an unconcerned and healthy outlook over the world, while he lives.
Nobody should ever look anxious except those who have no anxiety.
Nobleness was one word for making a fuss about the trivial inevitabilities of life, but there were others.
