"Les esprits tranquilles ne peuvent pas être perplexes ou effrayés mais ils avancent en fortune ou en infortune à leur propre rythme comme une horloge pendant un orage."
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Simplified Meaning:
A calm and steady mind isn't easily confused or scared, no matter what happens around it. Picture a clock during a big storm. Even with thunder and lightning all around, the clock just keeps ticking at the same pace. It doesn't speed up or slow down because of the storm. In the same way, when someone has a peaceful and clear mind, they stay cool and collected whether things are going well or badly. For example, if you face a difficult situation at work, staying calm can help you solve problems better, just like how the clock keeps time no matter what’s going on outside. By keeping a quiet mind, you can handle both good times and bad times without getting overwhelmed.
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