Judgement of Others

By Leo Tolstoy

Let the judgments of others be the consequence of your deeds, not their purpose.

— Leo Tolstoy

tl;dr

Don’t be obsessed with what others think.

Full Quote

If you care too much about being praised, in the end you will not accomplish anything serious. … Let the judgments of others be the consequence of your deeds, not their purpose

Sanity is tying your satisfaction to what you think and feel about the work you do. Insanity is caring only for what others think.

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