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Reinhold Niebuhr

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

Change

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The quote asks for peace in accepting situations beyond our control, bravery to take action where possible, and insight to distinguish between the two. It highlights the importance of recognizing limits and focusing effort wisely rather than wasting energy on futile struggles.

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