The wise one said: “A calm demeanor has a beginning and an end; the beginning is wisdom and the end is peace. Someone with a pleasant demeanor lives with goodness; he’s consistently happy and the various setbacks of life will not upset him.” Another [wise man] said: “The greatest among men is one whose demeanor is calm, and his end is good.” (Maalas Hamiddos, Maalas Haratzon)
