Equanimity noun equa·nim·i·ty \ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē, ˌe-kwə-\ Mental calmness , composure , and evenness of temper , especially in a difficult situation Madness noun mad·ness \ˈmad-nəs\ : a state of severe mental illness : behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous "It is sometimes an appropriate response to reality to go insane." ― Philip K. Dick, VALISAll Rights Reserved