“Develop the mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect the poise of the mind: follow the calmness, the absence of pride.”

Gautama Buddha, Sutta Nipāta
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philosopher, reformer and the founder of Buddhism -563–-483 BC

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