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My soul preached to me and said” do not be delighted because of praise, and do not become distressed because of blame.
Ere my soul counselled me, I doubted the worth of my work.
Now I realize trees blossom in Spring and bear fruit in the Summer without seeking praise; and they drop their leaves in Autumn and become naked in Winter without fearing blame.
"— Kahlil Gibran, “My Soul Preached to Me”