He has great tranquility of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person is truly tranquil when they are indifferent to both praise and criticism from others.
- In plain terms
- True calm comes from ignoring others' praise or blame.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate inner peace by not relying on external validation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we balance indifference and growth?
- When is feedback useful?
Another view
Complete indifference may lead to disengagement.
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