Buddha seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his
disciples later asked him what the secret of his serenity was, he said:
“Imagine what would happen if someone placed an offering before you and you did
not pick it up. Or someone sent you a letter that you refused to open; you would
be unaffected by its contents, would you not? Do this each time you are abused and
you will not lose your serenity.”
The only kind of dignity which is genuine
is that which is not diminished by the disrespect of others.
You don’t diminish the majesty of Niagara Falls
by spitting in it.
🙂
Buddha seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his
disciples later asked him what the secret of his serenity was, he said:
“Imagine what would happen if someone placed an offering before you and you did
not pick it up. Or someone sent you a letter that you refused to open; you would
be unaffected by its contents, would you not? Do this each time you are abused and
you will not lose your serenity.”
The only kind of dignity which is genuine
is that which is not diminished by the disrespect of others.
You don’t diminish the majesty of Niagara Falls
by spitting in it.
🙂