Quotes About Equanimity

I don't get upset over things I can control, because if I can control them there's no sense in getting upset. And I don't get upset over things I can't control, because if I can't control them there's no sense in getting upset.

I don't get upset over things I can't control, because if I can't control them, there's no use getting upset. And I don't get upset over things I can control, because if I can control them, what's the use in getting upset?

I don't understand why people really get upset about something that doesn't affect them at all.

I don't think I get that upset over things.

I don't let myself get upset about the little nitpicky things anymore.

I can be plenty frustrated and not have to constantly portray myself as upset and angry at the world.

There are times when I think, 'Do I have the energy to be upset?' and the answer is 'no.'

I'm learning not to hope for what I can't control...

Do work of all kinds with a mind that is void and to the voidness surrender all of the fruits.

A good horse should be seldom spurred.

Respond to others about your work with equanimity.

I am over that phase where any kind of story would bother me, be it personal or professional. I just laugh it off and forget about it.

Fighting emotions is like flailing in quicksand—it only makes things worse. Sometimes, the most proactive "defense" is a mental nod and wink.

Buddhists believe that we are the cause of our own suffering. We can't control the fact that bad things are going to happen, but it's how we react to them that really matters, and that we can learn to control.

I'm not easily offended so whether it be a compliment or a derogatory comment, it really doesn't bother me.

Do not laugh much or often or unrestrainedly.

Honestly, I have always been content. When I was working, I was satisfied; when I wasn't, I was still happy. I'm okay with whatever I do.

One should never take sides in anything, Mr. Kelvil. Taking sides is the beginning of sincerity, and earnestness follows shortly afterwards, and the human being becomes a bore.

The true philosopher is a man who says All right, and goes to sleep in his armchair.

Shama is quietude of mind, tranquility, equanimity, and composure. First, learn to compose yourself. Rather than expecting the external world to conform to your expectations, learn to expect the unexpected. Regard turmoil as normal and take worldly blows in stride. Expecting things to be perfect leads to disappointment. Disappointment and tranquility cannot coexist.

Why be elated by material profit?" Father replied. "The one who pursues a goal of evenmindedness is neither jubilant with gain nor depressed by loss. He knows that man arrives penniless in this world, and departs without a single rupee.

He who concentrates on one isolated wave of life will suffer, because that wave is unstable and will not last.

The one who pursues a goal of even-mindedness is neither jubilant with gain nor depressed by loss.

The one who pursues a goal of even-mindedness is neither jubilant with gain nor depressed by loss. He knows that man arrives penniless in this world, and departs without a single rupee.