As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, wise people falter not amidst blame and praise.
Dhammapada — Buddhist scripture
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Dhammapada, verse 81; English translation by F. Max Müller. Full verse about steadiness under criticism and praise; credited to the scripture, not a documented historical utterance.
- Dhammapada, verse 81
More inspiration
See allYou gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.
Eleanor RooseveltNo one can make you feel inferior without your consent.Eleanor RooseveltLittle strokes fell great oaks.
Benjamin FranklinEnergy and persistence conquer all things.Benjamin FranklinWell done is better than well said.Benjamin FranklinIf there is no struggle, there is no progress.
Frederick Douglass
Eleanor RooseveltNo one can make you feel inferior without your consent.Eleanor RooseveltLittle strokes fell great oaks.Benjamin FranklinEnergy and persistence conquer all things.Benjamin FranklinWell done is better than well said.Benjamin FranklinIf there is no struggle, there is no progress.Frederick Douglass