From that which we fear, make us fearless
O bounteous One, assist us with your aid.
May the atmosphere we breathe
breathe fearlessness into us.
fearlessness on earth
and fearlessness in heaven!
May fearlessness surround us
above and below!
May we be without fear
by night and by day!
Let all the world be my friend!
Atharva Veda XIX
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To live content with small means,
to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion,
to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich,
to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars, and birds, babes and sages, with open heart,
to bear all cheerfully,
do all bravely,
await occasions,
hurry never----
In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,
grow up with the uncommon.
This is to my symphony.
William Ellery Channing
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