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October 12, 1897
The Evening Tribune
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Lilian Whiting emphasizes peace of mind as the most valuable possession, essential for achievement, often disrupted by personal moods, and describes true serenity as active purpose and enthusiasm rather than passivity.
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Peace of Mind.
The one most precious and priceless possession on earth is peace of mind. It is the mental capital out of which all worthy work springs. It is the first and the one indispensable condition of any achievement worth the name. And when one comes to think of it his peace of mind is seldom invaded by others but instead by his own moods, his own trains of reflection. Life should be radiant, abounding, serene, with the positive serenity of high purpose and noble exhilaration, not the mere passive repose or even inertia that is sometimes mistaken for serenity. Serenity is the state of abounding purpose, of generous enthusiasm, of the continual outgoing, not at all of passivity or of brooding over one's real or imaginary trials.—Lilian Whiting.
The one most precious and priceless possession on earth is peace of mind. It is the mental capital out of which all worthy work springs. It is the first and the one indispensable condition of any achievement worth the name. And when one comes to think of it his peace of mind is seldom invaded by others but instead by his own moods, his own trains of reflection. Life should be radiant, abounding, serene, with the positive serenity of high purpose and noble exhilaration, not the mere passive repose or even inertia that is sometimes mistaken for serenity. Serenity is the state of abounding purpose, of generous enthusiasm, of the continual outgoing, not at all of passivity or of brooding over one's real or imaginary trials.—Lilian Whiting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Philosophical Essay
Moral Reflection
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Peace Of Mind
Serenity
Achievement
Moods
Purpose
Enthusiasm
What entities or persons were involved?
Lilian Whiting
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Lilian Whiting
Story Details
Peace of mind is the essential foundation for all worthy achievements, typically disturbed by one's own moods rather than external forces; true serenity involves active purpose, enthusiasm, and outgoing energy, not passivity or brooding over trials.