Whenever I was upset by something in the papers, [Jack] always told me to be more tolerant, like a horse flicking away flies in the summer.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A partner advises staying calm and ignoring minor irritations like a horse shakes off flies.
- In plain terms
- She was told to ignore annoying news and stay calm like a horse.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignore small annoyances to keep your peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you ignore critics?
- How do you handle public noise?
Another view
This approach might prevent addressing real issues.
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