J. Donald Walters Quotes

You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory.

J. Donald Walters

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• You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory.

  

  J. Donald Walters
  • Trying
  • Peace
  • Problems