Cultivators should be able to practice in both active and quiet environments. If you only like quietness and fear activeness, how then could you participate in an active environment for big Dharma events to draw in many sentient beings? If you only like activeness and fear quietness, how then could you attain the stillness of Samadhi and achieve the concentration and wisdom that lead you to liberation? You should make use of both means. Don’t dread the solitude when it’s quiet; use it effectively to cultivate and build your meritorious virtues. Likewise, don’t become irritated when you are in an active environment; use it effectively to benefit others and build your blessings and wisdom.