Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens. - Elizabeth George

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I used to think that it was better to have too much than too little, but now I think if the too much was never supposed to be yours, you should just take what is yours and give the rest back.

Elizabeth George

Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.

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