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What does it mean?
Mercury advises dismissing critics who do not understand your vision.
In plain terms
Ignore people who fail to grasp your ideas.
What can you take from it?
Trust your vision over external doubt.

Where it applies

  • creative work
  • facecriticism
  • career choices

Putting it to work

  • ignore detractors
  • stay true to vision
  • trust instincts

Questions to consider

  • When should you listen to critics?
  • How do you handle doubt?

Another view

It may overlook valid feedback that could improve your work.

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