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He, if the whole world flattered him, would not be affected thereby, nor if the whole world blamed him would he lose his faith in himself. For Yung can distinguish between the intrinsic and the extrinsic, between honour and shame,—and such men are rare in their generation.
Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 1, §3 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Chuang Tzu, Master Joung of Song remained free, whether the world praised him or blamed him, because he held to his own judgment. Today, when a compliment or a criticism touches you, receive it kindly, then calmly return to what your heart knows to be right.
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