Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who criticize you are not important, while those who care do not care about opinions.
- In plain terms
- Ignore critics and trust supporters.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on people who truly care about you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who matters most to you?
- Do you listen to critics?
Another view
Sometimes critics offer valid feedback that should be heard.
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