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“Small minds are much distressed by little things. Great minds see them all but are not upset by them.” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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“Small minds are much distressed by little things. Great minds see them all but are not upset by them.”

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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Source Maximes, 1665

Small minds are troubled by minor issues; great minds see them all but remain untroubled.

In simple terms: Great minds stay calm despite small problems.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a broad perspective to avoid petty distress.

Themes

mindset resilience perspective

Mood

calm detached

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal development
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Stoicism emotional regulation wisdom

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small things disturb you?
  • How can you adopt a greater perspective?
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May overlook important details.

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