“Not to be cheered by praise nor to be grieved by blame but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man”
— Satchel Paige
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you do a great job at something, like painting a beautiful picture, and people tell you "You did amazing!" It feels good, right? But what if the next day, someone says, "That painting is terrible!" Their words might make you feel bad. The point is, to be a truly great person, you shouldn't let praise make you too happy, or criticism make you too sad. Instead, you should understand what you are good at and what you can do well, without needing other people to tell you. For example, if a student receives both A's and F's, they should stay calm and learn from their experiences, rather than simply celebrating the A's or feeling down about the F's. Knowing your strengths and being confident in them means you won’t rely too much on what others say. You should trust in your own abilities. This helps you stay strong and steady, no matter what others think or say about you.
