Friday, July 7

Standing Apart v. Standing Out

Everywhere, truly,
those of integrity
stand apart.
They, the good,
don't chatter in hopes
of favor or gains.
When touched
now by pleasure,
now pain,
the wise give no sign
of high
or low.

-Dhammapada, 6, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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