#Equanimity Quotes

“Philosophy teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others.”

“Let us make our hearts as big as an ocean, to go beyond all the trifles of the world and see it only as a picture. We can then enjoy the world without being in any way affected by it.”

“Praise and blame, good and bad, even heat and cold, must be equally acceptable to us.”

“Why should I resent it when an ass kicks me?”

“We do not know whether it is good to live or to die. Therefore, we should not take delight in living, nor should we tremble at the thought of death. We should be equiminded towards death. This is the ideal. It may be long before we reach it, and only a few of us can attain it. Even then, we must keep it constantly in view, and the more difficult it seems of attainment, the greater should be the effort we put forth.”

“Having reached a high level of realization (or having accomplished anything in life), don't get excited or puffed up with pride but remain calm, humble, and in "perfect equanimity" if you want to continue in this deep state of consciousness.”

“When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of tune longer than you can help. Habitual recurrence to the harmony will increase your mastery of it.”

“It's best not to get too excited or too depressed by the ups and downs of life.”

“A great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honor or abuse.”

“Anyone who found the secret of rejoicing when things go well without being annoyed when they go badly would have found the point.”