Be not disturbed at trifles, nor at accidents, common or unavoidable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Maintain emotional stability by not being disturbed by minor issues or unavoidable events.
- In plain terms
- Stay calm and do not let small problems or accidents upset you.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate resilience by accepting minor troubles and accidents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What upsets you easily?
- How do you handle unavoidable events?
Another view
Ignoring all accidents may lead to negligence in preventing repeat issues.
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