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“There must be a technique for meeting pain. There must be a technique of endurance based on the power of the soul to maintain its own serenity, as Marcus Aurelius taught long ago.”

Quote by Ray Stannard Baker

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Ray Stannard Baker

Ray Stannard Baker was an accomplished American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the working class and social issues. His career spanned several decades from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, during which he covered many significant events in American society and politics. more

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Source: Under My Elm: Country Discoveries and Reflections

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Source: The Candle of the Lord: And Other Sermons

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Source: Ender's Game

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