“Tranquillity consisteth in a steadiness of the mind; and how can that vessel that is beaten upon by contrary waves and winds, and tottereth to either part, be said to keep a steady course? Resolution is the only mother of security.” MindSaidMotherCoursesSecurityWindQuietWaveContraryResolutionSteadyBeatenVesselTranquillitySteadiness Book:Works Source: Works
“You don't want the children to know how afraid / you are. You want to be sure their hold on life / is steady, sturdy. Were mothers and fathers / always this anxious, holding the ringing / receiver close to the ear: / 'Why don't they answer where could they be?” KnowsWantChildrenLife IsMotherFatherAnswersKnow HowEarsAnxiousSteadyMother And FatherReceiverSturdy Book:The Common Source: The Common