The Lord said, "If anyone should criticize me, the Dharma, or the Sangha, you should not because of that be angry, resentful, or upset. For if you did, that would hinder you and you would not be able to know whether what they said was right or wrong. Would you?"
"No, Lord," the monks answered.
"So, if others criticize me, the Dharma, or the Sangha, simply explain what is incorrect, saying, 'That is incorrect. That is not right. That is not our way. We do not do that.' But also, if others should praise me, the Dharma, or the Sangha, you should not because of that be please, elated, or self-satisfied. For if you were, that would hinder you. So, if others praise me, the Dharma, or the Sangha, simply explain what is correct, saying, 'That is correct, That is right, That is our way. That is what we do.' "
---The Digha Nikaya---
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