Desires make slaves out of kings and patience makes kings out of slaves.
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Do not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Value your own self-worth above external opinions from others.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining inner peace and self-worth regardless of external validation or criticism. Al-Ghazali encourages individuals to focus on their own values and integrity rather than being swayed by the fluctuations of public opinion, which can lead to emotional instability and dependency on others' praise or condemnation.
Themes
Self-WorthOpinionsPraiseCondemnationEmotional Stability
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational talk about self-esteem.
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