--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Who anger, nor joy, nor pride, nor false…" description: "\"“Who anger, nor joy, nor pride, nor false modesty, nor stupefaction, nor vanity, Can draw away from the high ends of life, is ever considered wise cert..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e2/munindra-misra-8882_chants_who-anger-nor-joy-nor-pride-nor-false-mo_1854989.jpg" --- # Who anger, nor joy, nor pride, nor false modesty, nor… ![“Who anger, nor joy, nor pride, nor false modesty, nor stupefaction, nor vanity, Can draw away from the high ends of life, is ever considered wise certainly. [20] - 33 Mahatma Vidur” quote by Munindra Misra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e2/munindra-misra-8882_chants_who-anger-nor-joy-nor-pride-nor-false-mo_1854989.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e2/munindra-misra-8882_chants_who-anger-nor-joy-nor-pride-nor-false-mo_1854989.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e2/munindra-misra-8882_chants_who-anger-nor-joy-nor-pride-nor-false-mo_1854989.jpg) > ““Who anger, nor joy, nor pride, nor false modesty, nor stupefaction, nor vanity, Can draw away from the high ends of life, is ever considered wise certainly. \[20\] - 33 Mahatma Vidur”” [Munindra Misra](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/munindra-misra/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True wisdom remains unaffected by anger, joy, pride, false modesty, stupidity, or vanity. **In simple terms:** Wisdom stays steady despite emotions and ego. Key Takeaway Cultivate steadiness beyond fleeting feelings. Themes philosophy wisdom self‑control Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - leadership - conflict resolution - personal growth - teaching ethics Key Concepts ethical theory ancient literature Questions to Reflect On - How can you maintain wisdom under provocation? - Which ego trait most hinders clear judgment? 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