God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Reinhold Niebuhr
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Martha Graham said: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” She was speaking about how we should accept everything that happens to us as it happens. Whether it be good or bad, there is no use in worrying about it. We should also be brave enough to do whatever we can to change what needs changing. Lastly, we should be wise enough to know when to take action and when it is best not to take action at all.

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