As a solid rock cannot be moved by the wind, the wise are not shaken by praise or blame. – Buddha
I heard Wayne Dyer say one measure of a healthy Ego is to be independent of the good and bad opinion of others.
I have to agree with Wayne and the Buddha.
What do you think?
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