A bearded Persian king in golden robes holds a glowing ring, surrounded by wise men in a dim, richly decorated chamber.

Once, a Persian king faced endless worries that even his riches couldn’t solve…” “He asked his wisest men to give him something that would bring him calm in both good and bad times. They handed him a simple ring, inscribed with just three words.” ‘This too shall pass.’ “Nothing lasts forever. Your struggles—and your victories—will fade. True peace comes from balance, not possessions.” See more