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My Granpop taught me this quote: "I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and, besides, the pig enjoys it." George Bernard Shaw

*Anger, resentment, and jealousy don't change the heart of others. It only changes yours*

Words of wisdom. And as a wise person once said,”Never argue with a fool because when you do it is hard to tell the difference.”

Holding on to bitterness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It only kills you slowly.

When someone insults you it usually means that their life is Sh!tty.

I used to be in the British Royal Air Force. Insults were an art form. The cleverer the better, most with a comical aspect. The supreme insult was when the person being ridiculed laughed too.

When I was a kid I got bullied alot for being fat and I cried alot about it. My mom shut me up saying "So what? That's the truth! If they say your fat again tell them that your mommy makes great food and our fridge is full of snacks until they die from jealousy." and you know what we really did have a lot of food and I can say our family finances are pretty good compared to some families. I stopped crying and started understanding that I'm actually very lucky. Everytime someone tells me that I'm fat I would say "Because I'm lucky in life with great things to eat" with a big smile and everyone shut their mouth and stopped the bully.

Always Remember, When someone insults you they are taking time out of their day and refocusing their attention on you to criticize you. I politely thank them for the fact that in that moment i was the most important thing to them in life. :)

When you know your path, and have the audacity to traverse it. You realize that it is a journey yours alone. You are the only one responsible for it. That's when you stop taking other people's words personally! You develop inner strength and courage. 💪

When you argue with a fool, no one on the outside can tell who the fool is

It takes more strength to ingore and move on from an insult thatn react to it.

Just remember that what goes around, comes around so sit back and smile.

Wow people can be so dramatic sometimes. I absolutely adore your accent and all your videos. They are insightful, peaceful to watch and intelligently put together. Well done. One of the best channels on KZfaq. Thank you for all you do.

I've lived long enough to find humor in insults directed at me. "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is a phrase well suited for carrying into adulthood.

When someone insults me, I pause and absorb it until I can envision the part of the insult that is true. - Then I embrace this true part of the insult, continue to act as an imperfect human allowed to have mistakes, do so humorously with sarcastically cynical pride, and he can therefore hurt me no longer.

I think it was Ghandi who said "When a man refuses to accept a gift, who should receive it?" The reply was "It goes back to the giver." "Yes, and I refuse to accept your insult

"Is it just me, or is it getting crazier out there?"

I have to disagree on the stance that you should not retaliate to physical violence. You can't have a good modicum of self-respect if you let people go as far as harming your physical integrity without repercussions. When someone is taunting you to the level of physical violence, you are being preyed upon, and from personal experience the correct reaction is to overwhelm them with a credible threat or, as a last resort, to strike them in a way that makes them unable to fight back (thumb in the eyeball, kick to the nuts or even something more drastic); you are not looking for a fight, you are looking to remove the threat of a potential predator: to survive, roughly speaking. That's why, if it comes that, you don't fight fair (or rather, you don't fight at all, you simply go about removing the threat by any means necessary). The real problem comes with the legal system and misguided societal rejection of justified violence, which is something I find particularly repulsive, you can be punished for simply defending your right to exist. Violence is part of reality, we can't escape it, but we can train ourselves to be ready for it.

Animals don’t harbor resentment? You sir obviously don’t own a cat.

We may have no control over what people say, but we do have control over how we are affected by it. Good video:)

Having a attitude of being a victim of no one,also helps too!You alone control your feelings not letting others control you.Walk away and keep your inner peace.Namaste ❤

Dude...you are really inspirational...some of your videos help me get through real troubling issues in life...keep up the good work.

"You've done nothing when you've bested a fool."

If someone punches or slaps you and you do nothing,they will only do it again,sometimes you have no choice but to fight back.

The thing I still struggle with a bit is when people use shame/bullying tactics to try to get me to conform. Public shaming, herd mentality...I find it tricky to deal with. It causes me to self-isolate and question myself. I've been 'scapegoated' for most of my life, I should be used to it...but for some reason I still feel the blow of social rejection when people 'turn on you' simply for having an opinion.

It's been generally my own family hurling negative comments and insults to me. Hard to let them go ... but have to for the healing of my ego.... I've grown to notice its their own insecurities as to why they *don't like me. & i don't nor shouldn't have to defend my position.

"What can I learn from this?" Excellent thought for so many of life's circumstances.

I found your channel about two to three weeks ago and as I watch more and more of your videos I feel it's helping me become a better person, so I just wanted to say thank you, thank you for taking time to make videos like this that help so many people in our world and I also wanted to thank you for having made this channel in the first place, I cannot speak for everyone but in my personal opinion your content is what is slowly helping people like me overcome so many problems that are prevalent in today's society. Once again thank you so much, I hope you keep up the great work of creating this amazing and life changing content

"You're not entitled to a perfect life" Aye.

honestly, I've watched this video a lot and finally today i've learned everything thats been shared here and found wisdom...... the enemy cannot harm me anymore.......

I always look at it this way: it's really hard to know someone truly. Even sometimes we don't seem to know ourselves and underestimate our abilities. So if someone doubts your quality/ability or underestimates you, it's not really that person's fault. Yes sometimes people will put you down just to insult you. But most of the time it's their lack or understanding which is forgivable.

All you can control in life is how you respond to life..love that quote and the wisdom in your vid-keep up&much love!

“What do you despise? By this you are truly known.” - The words of Muad’Dib.

I am so appreciative of this series. Hoping I will carry this in myself and my attitude in life.

Is it true that a difference between stoic and zen philosophies is ; Stoic don’t care and so are not bothered. Zen’ers accept, don’t resist & and therefore not bothered either.

Great timing for me- I’ve saved this in my watch later list for a long time and today chose to listen. Helpful and peaceful frequency to redirect my vibration. Thank you

I needed this video. I have just recently got into a fight and made the mistake of being provoked into confrontation. Should just let it go and go on with the day.

I love your videos! I can't believe people would comment negatively on your videos. You're awesome , and you're sending profound positive vibes to the world . I appreciate you!!

So I've got this story of mine... I once tried to meet some friends of my partner. I went to the restaurant with them and had a pretty good time. But then this friend throws a line of dialogue my way that made me feel offended. At that time I thought I was angry because she assumed something about me...but now I am wondering if I wasn't angry for being wrong about her. Because I went there assuming that they are nice people and to be nice in turn. But then the slight happened and even without reacting to it, I still remember being furious inside when it happened and it is haunting me to this day.

I mostly agree. Assuming you are capable of defending thyself, sometimes it is best to strike back. But only if you can strike back hard enough, that the threat will be neutralized. But remember that the bastard might have a blade or a gun. Is it worth it? Depends.

Any insult Reply with: "And how does that make you feel, *their name*?" in a very passive and examining voice like you're their counsellor If someone wants to get an reaction out of you might as well pull the reverse uno card amirite

Einzelganger, I watched the video in the entirety and now, I know I am not alone. Eloquent or stylish conversation is an art form the English once did practice and nurture in women it was well thought of as very talented and they taught others around them . And it seems as though many folks have not aquired the skillfulness of talking "well" , or have been learned, or introduce properly to the art form of conversation. It was once considered a class-ism if a person opened their mouth and they "SPOKE WELL" . I think we see many people esp. in America they have a bit of a rude way of opening up and approaching when speaking to or commenting or texting another they barely are familiar with . There are rules to having a "good talk" with the familiar and the unfamiliar and there are styles and mannerisms that help the conversation. The art of voice inflection, expression ,choice of words ,pausing patiently and conversation topics and subjects and so forth. Thank you for addressing this complexed topic of communication in this point of our history . And, oh,Enzelganger , I do adore your voice and tone. It was delivered in a very fine way. Have a nice week.

Kia ora from New Zealand thank you for this. remind me of a saying we have a New Zealand water off a ducks back .meaning if someone insults you let it pass. But there are so many that get caught up and the moment by the insult and react will get triggered and act like teenagers

Thank you for reinforcing these advices and wisdom... It really helps calm my nerves down concerning the insults that people threw toward me.

This is a great video. You just explained what I have learned till date. Please continue making these kind of movies. YT has very less people like you!!

Great video. Thanks. It's funny, sometimes I act in the stoic way and sometimes the opposite. I'm so despairing over society at the moment it's hard to see people descend into their own oblivion.

Good luck to the poor soul that insults Marcus Aurelius, ruler of an Empire and commander of legions! Great video my friend, excellent channel.

A soft answer turns away wrath. I'm glad I found this channel, thank you for the excellent content!

Very true You can't control what OTHERS say and think .....You can control what YOU say and think, Brush off the dust and keep going in life. ;)

I love your channel , your words are really helpful . whenever I am stressed , I come here . Your voice is extremely soothing and your words are so intriguing and inspiring . keep up the good work❤️

nice video, well put together. Thank you for the time spent in doing these videos.

When somebody insults you, be grateful to them. Because in their aspiration of hurting you, enemies often unintentionally unmask your flaws, which you were too blind to see and your friends were to afraid too tell you about.

Never let a person bully you! Always fight back from the very beginning! Let them know who are & what you are capable of. Sometimes all you have to do is use posturing or your man voice.

Dats good and all for everyday little insults that you should not spend energy fighting back , but for real insults as Mike Tyson said: "everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face"

Thanks for the quality video!! Keep them coming!!!

Your voice is crystal clear and you explained it beautifully. I love you

Love this channel! You sir are a true stoic & I appreciate the wonderful wisdom you share with us. My only advice to you regarding the internet is: don't feed the trolls! :)

Honestly I got bullied so much in elementary school insults are literally useless.

When dealing with an insult, simply tell them: "No u".

Don't waste time in resentment but try to understand other's conditions and just ignore. People change over time, everyone learn their lessons; give them a chance to mend their behavior. 🤗 Awesome video...

How about the man who insults you often yet refuses to own up to it? Hard to maintain love when being insulted so much.

Excellent video!, it's like it has been done for me!

Wonderful, absolutely mind blowing, great as always 💪

the best channel ever, infinitely grateful

I do it by understanding their emotional incompetence and proceed to laugh

Its impt not to be triggered. But too much insults is toxic. It really helps to ignore superficial hurtful insults or let some of them spark self reflectiom and change. Good video.

Really love your videos! There are some things that I already knew, but I did learn quite a bit from you :D

"Take a deep breath and give up." -Anonymous

I love your videos. I really hope that your channel grows m8.

Your channel has, improved my life no end. Thank you.

Getting cursed out whilst with my young children definitely raised my blood pressure. Made me upset thorough and had me wanting to react/attack.

All the Einzelganger vids helped me cope with my struggles

These are things that I work on. It's just difficult when you're trying to work on stuff and others keep rehashing your flaws as if you did it now and using it as an excuse to attack you. Also if you're trying to let go what others did, but they haven't changed and keep doing it is hard. Also if you try to walk away from the attack or ask why they're doing it, it makes them angrier and say that I'm causing the issue even though I'm trying to stay away from it. It's like between a rock and a hard place and still trying to have a positive outlook. I guess this is where faith comes in to comfort me until the Red Sea opens.

Really need this right now, Loner sir Been holding to something for a month now..

Awesome video. enjoy the content. If someone says something to hurt you, just gotta remember what they say to you is a reflection of themself back onto you. It means nothing about you as a person. And as long as you believe in yourself and that all things said are untrue then they will be untrue. Words are meaningless. Don't waste time on those; who don't build you and grow you. At same time, some criticism is good and helps you grow too, but only as long as it serves your needs. If its just nitpicking or meaningless petty insults then you should most definitely ignore them.

Thanks for the content dude i actually try to use all the information i find out abt stoicism in my day to day

You have good material on your channel. Congratulations!

Love this channel. Recent subscriber. Keep up the good work brother

We need more videos on this subject, especially if you work in a toxic place.

"Fear leads to hate,hate leads to sufferin,sufffering leads to the Dark Side,Dark Side leads to Mac Donalds!"

If your being bullied at work by your boss either quit or smash them hard, then quit either way you've already lost your job. Stoicism doesn't work for that type of targeted mis-treatment by experienced narcissists.

Excellent, ir helped me out to manage My anger and Made me realize about My inferiority complex. Thanks a lot man

I paused at 0:39 and went straight to the featured song. Awesome one! Thanks for that. Edit: nice video! Subscribed 😁

A scattered mind is susceptible to negatively reacting to slights, indifference, insults and perceived injustice. Yes you are correct we should not expect a perfect life mostly as you say because other people will not provide it for us.

Thank you for existing.

This is some high quallity content, keep it up!

I have found quite the opposite to be true. The times when I have not fired back, in kind, with an insult are the times I look back upon with disappointment.

"It's not that they are against you. It's that they are for themselves."

I do like your videos, as I'm over sensitive and this helps me to cope.

@Einzelgänger YOU ARE AWESOME!

Thank you for this video.

REALLY A GREAT VIDEO JUST SUPERB I FOLLOWED IT AND MY LIFE IS BLISS. THANKS

I love seeing you or whoever that guy is walking around the forest

dude, you are a god send. Thanks for the video

I would go one step further and say that based on the intent of the insult, the context (in public), etc., it is on occasion better not only to abstain from being provoked and stepping away, but also quietly and calmly expelling the insulter from one's circle of associates. Anyone who assumes the right to insult is a toxic presence, and I have no obligation to accommodate this person.

I think one needs more of a balance. Conflict is an essential part of life. Knowing when to walk away and NOT to walk away is key. If you keep on avoiding conflict you become a doormat and that Sir, is another problem. You might not always win the fight but facing conflict is KEY.

Remember, that what is insulting is not the person who abuses you or hits you, but the judgment about them that they are insulting.

just came across your account today...LOVE your videos

When you are put down by family members or parents, and you just take it and never do anything, let's just say I don't think that's the solution, to do nothing. It really sucks to be insulted by family members, and feel like garbage, and it's not your fault. Some people just get satisfaction from putting people down, and when it's someone close to you, and you're the one they are putting down, I don't know what the solution is, or how to make them stop.