God Quote by Jonathan Haidt
![“The god Krishna says: I love the man who hates not nor exults, who mourns not nor desires … who is the same to friend and foe, [the same] whether he be respected or despised, the same in heat and cold, in pleasure and in pain, who has put away attachment and remains unmoved by praise or blame ……” quote by Jonathan Haidt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe9/jonathan-haidt-1823_god_the-god-krishna-says-i-love-the-man-who_331805.jpg)
““The god Krishna says: I love the man who hates not nor exults, who mourns not nor desires … who is the same to friend and foe, [the same] whether he be respected or despised, the same in heat and cold, in pleasure and in pain, who has put away attachment and remains unmoved by praise or blame … contented with whatever comes his way.33””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt, 2012
A wise person remains equanimous, neither overjoyed by praise nor crushed by criticism, treating friend and foe alike, detached from desire and aversion, finding peace in all circumstances.
In simple terms: Stay calm and balanced regardless of praise or blame.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner steadiness.
Themes
equanimity
detachment
contentment
Mood
serene
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
- stress management
Key Concepts
Stoicism
Buddhist mindfulness
non-attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice detachment without becoming indifferent?
- What situations challenge your inner calm?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to stay unmoved in extreme emotional events.
![“Krishna is the higher Self, or God. He sees through the argument at once. In this case [the motive] is weakness.” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/300/swami-vivekananda-53_higher-self_krishna-is-the-higher-self-or-god-he-see_2162923.jpg)
![“[Krishna answers:] “The man who has given up all desires, who desires nothing, not even this life, nor freedom, nor gods, nor work, nor anything.” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/684/swami-vivekananda-53_desire_krishna-answers-the-man-who-has-given-up_1230669.jpg)
