To be secure everywhere is the mark of sophistication. To be unshakeable is the mark of courage. To be permanently in love with every person is the mark of masculinity or femininity. To forgive is the mark of strength. To govern our senses and passions is the mark of freedom.
Eknath Easwaran, Passage Meditation: Bringing the Deep Wisdom of the Heart into Daily Life
courage, forgiveness, freedom, love, strength