Wildflowers are neither vain nor haughty, neither jealous nor servile.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, May 8, 2013:

 

Wildflowers are neither vain nor haughty, neither jealous nor servile. Living in accord with their unique mission, characterizing the Buddhist principle of the equality of cherry, peach, plum, and damson blossoms, they neither envy other flowers nor belittle themselves. They take pride in their individuality, knowing that each is a flower with a bloom like no other. Even the prettiest and most delicate wildflowers are by no means weak. They may seem fragile, but they are strong, unperturbed by rain or wind.