Praise and blame alike mean nothing. No, delightful as the pastime of measuring may be, it is the most futile of all occupations, and to submit to the decrees of the measurers the most servile of attitudes.

Summary

This quote suggests that both praise and blame hold no true significance. The act of measuring and judging others may be enjoyable, but ultimately it is a pointless and futile endeavor. To blindly accept and adhere to the judgments and opinions of those who evaluate us is a subservient way of thinking. It implies that relying on external validation or criticism is meaningless and undermines our own autonomy and self-worth.

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