Quotation
Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
God grant me the serenity to accept things I cannot change, courage to change things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
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The speaker asks God for three kinds of help: peace when circumstances are beyond control, bravery to take action where change is possible, and good judgment to tell the difference. The quote presents acceptance and action as equally important, guided by the wisdom to know which response fits each situation.
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- Alcoholics Anonymous, “Origin of the Serenity Prayer: A Historical Paper”
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- Article
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