Small things prove that you are a slave.
Somebody insults you and anger arises -
you are simply proving that he is the master.
He can insult you anyday and create anger in you,
you are not the master of your anger.
Somebody comes and flatters you and you smile.
He has brought the smile in you; he is the master.
You are not the master.
Buddha says it is difficult,
but try - try in every way to remain a master.
Don't allow anybody to manipulate you.
Don't allow anybody to reduce you to just a mechanism.
Remain a master in every situation and if you make effort,
sooner or later you will start feeling a new power, a new surge of energy to you.
-Osho-
