Quote by Edward Hoagland

There often seems to be a playfulness to wise people, as if either their equanimity has as its source this playfulness or the playfulness flows from the equanimity; and they can persuade other people who are in a state of agitation to calm down and manage a smile.

There often seems to be a playfulness to wise people, as if

Summary

Wise people possess a noticeable playful quality that emanates from their calmness. This playfulness may stem from their equipoise or it could be a natural result of it. Regardless, their demeanor has the power to influence and reassure individuals who are distressed, encouraging them to find tranquility and even generate a smile.

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By Edward Hoagland

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