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“357.—Little minds are too much wounded by little things; great minds see all and are not even hurt.” quote by Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld
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““357.—Little minds are too much wounded by little things; great minds see all and are not even hurt.””

Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate resilience to minor setbacks.

Themes

resilience mindset philosophy

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily irritations
  • critical feedback
  • personal setbacks

Key Concepts

stoicism emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What minor annoyance bothers you?
  • How can you build emotional distance?
A Different Perspective

Even great minds can be wounded by big issues.

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