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Sit Down and Be Quiet



"Don't you know that four-fifths of all our troubles in this life would disappear
if we would just sit down and keep still?"

Calvin Coolidge



So true, Mr. President. So true.

Now if only I can get my nursery kids to believe that, I'd be golden.

In all actuality though, I find that quote to be true. When you're arguing with someone, sometimes it's just better to sit down and be still. Let the person get their anger and frustration out. Don't egg them on with stupid comments or with words that you will inevitably regret in an hour. See their side of the argument. Feel what they're feeling.

Maybe there will be more peace and quiet in your life if you're just... still.

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