Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
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Calm is not the absence of pressure. It is trained steadiness in the middle of it.
A calm mind sees farther, chooses better, and wastes less energy on drama. That is why peace can function like power instead of passivity.
Allen treats composure as a form of maturity, not temperament. The line remains useful because modern noise keeps proving his point.
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