Little minds Quote by Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld
““357.—Little minds are too much wounded by little things; great minds see all and are not even hurt.””
About This Quote
Source Maxim: "Les Maximes", 1665
Minor pains affect sensitive minds; great minds remain unaffected by trivialities.
In simple terms: Strong minds ignore small hurts.
Cultivate resilience to minor setbacks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily irritations
- critical feedback
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What minor annoyance bothers you?
- How can you build emotional distance?
Even great minds can be wounded by big issues.