Balanced Quote by Sakyong Mipham
“The wise are balanced, and the foolish are extreme.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Buddhist Wisdom, 2014
Balance leads to wisdom; extremes result in folly, highlighting moderation as a virtue
In simple terms: Balance yields wisdom
Practice moderation
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- personal development
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen extremes succeed?
- How can balance be maintained under pressure?
Extremes can be compelling despite risk