An idea from The Doctrine of the Mean

Before joy, anger, sorrow or pleasure stir, the mind sits level, and that calm is the root of everything you do. When the feelings do come, each at the right strength, you have harmony. That is the road everyone should walk.

From The Doctrine of the Mean by Zisi

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