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Whenever I was upset by something in the papers, [Jack] always told me to be more tolerant, like a horse flicking away flies in the summer.
Jackie Kennedy
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote suggests that we should learn to be tolerant and dismiss minor irritations in life.

Jackie Kennedy reflects on advice given to her by Jack, which encourages her to maintain a sense of tolerance in the face of negativity or criticism, much like a horse tolerates the annoyance of flies during summer. This notion of accepting minor disruptions without letting them affect one's overall peace of mind highlights the importance of emotional resilience and the practice of dismissing trivial matters.

Themes

ToleranceResiliencePatienceCriticismNegativity

In practice

Example use cases

In a team meeting when discussing how to deal with public criticism, one might share this quote to inspire patience.

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