Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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As solid rock remains unmoved by the wind, so the wise remain unmoved by blame and praise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The wise person remains steadfast and unaffected by external opinions, both good and bad.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the stability and inner strength of wise individuals. Just as a solid rock withstands the forces of nature, a wise person does not let the fluctuations of blame or praise disturb their peace of mind, illustrating the importance of self-awareness and equanimity in life's challenges.
Themes
WisdomEquanimitySelf-AwarenessStabilityInner Strength
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech to inspire resilience in the face of criticism.
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