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Whoever achieves this gemlike serenity will no longer be sensitive to criticism, however vulgar it be, or susceptible to insult, however venomous. This does not mean he will always ignore them. He may even humbly study the one to learn about his shortcomings and calmly reply to the other to fulfil his public duty. But he will not feel personal resentment nor express emotional anger about them.

-- Notebooks Category 24: The Peace within You > Chapter 2 : Be Calm > # 119