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What does it mean?
Ignoring abuse often stops it, but reacting shows you deserve it.
In plain terms
Ignore abuse to stop it.
What can you take from it?
Do not react to petty insults.

Where it applies

  • social interactions
  • workplace disputes
  • online arguments

Putting it to work

  • ignore provocations
  • maintain composure
  • choose battles wisely

Questions to consider

  • When is silence the best response?
  • Why does reaction give power?

Another view

Some abuse requires confrontation, not silence.

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