--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Those who like tranquility and dislike…" description: "\"Those who like tranquility and dislike clamor tend to avoid people to seek quietude. They do not know that when one wishes there were no one around, th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/zicheng-hong-7031_clamor_those-who-like-tranquility-and-dislike-c_718030.jpg" --- # Those who like tranquility and dislike clamor tend to… ![“Those who like tranquility and dislike clamor tend to avoid people to seek quietude. They do not know that when one wishes there were no one around, that is egotism; and when the mind is attached to quietude, that is the root of disturbance. How can they reach the state where others and oneself…” quote by Zicheng Hong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/zicheng-hong-7031_clamor_those-who-like-tranquility-and-dislike-c_718030.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/zicheng-hong-7031_clamor_those-who-like-tranquility-and-dislike-c_718030.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/zicheng-hong-7031_clamor_those-who-like-tranquility-and-dislike-c_718030.jpg) > “Those who like tranquility and dislike clamor tend to avoid people to seek quietude. They do not know that when one wishes there were no one around, that is egotism; and when the mind is attached to quietude, that is the root of disturbance. How can they reach the state where others and oneself are seen as one, where disturbance and quietude are both forgotten.” [Zicheng Hong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zicheng-hong/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Avoiding noise by seeking solitude can become selfish; true peace arises from seeing self and others as one. **In simple terms:** Seeking solitude can become egoistic. Key Takeaway Embrace interconnectedness. Themes spirituality psychology self‑growth Mood reflective calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - community work - conflict resolution Key Concepts ego attachment unity Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance personal peace with community involvement? - What practices help dissolve ego? 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