“Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.”
— Buddha
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine a big, strong rock sitting on the ground. No matter how hard the wind blows or how heavy the rain pours, the rock stays in its place; it doesn't move at all. Likewise, a wise person is like this rock. Whether people say nice things or criticize them, this wise person stays calm and doesn't let it bother them. For example, think about a teacher who does their job well each day. If students praise the teacher for a great lesson or complain because they didn’t like the homework, a wise teacher won’t get overly excited or upset. They stay focused on doing their job well, without swinging from happy to sad based on what others say. People can use this idea in their life by not letting others' opinions control their emotions. Instead of feeling overly proud when they get a compliment or very hurt when they face criticism, they can stay steady and true to themselves, just like that solid rock in the storm.