Quotation by

Reinhold Niebuhr

God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

Reinhold Niebuhr

Courage

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The quote asks for the ability to calmly accept situations that are beyond our control, while also having the bravery to take action where change is possible and necessary. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between what can and cannot be changed in order to respond appropriately.

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