Circumstances

There are times in life when we are misrepresented, when people come to conclusions about us that arn't accurate. It is easy to become self-righteous and angry at such times but it is a far better approach to ask ourselves: 'What can I learn through this?' People can often be limited in understanding and in their evaluation. It is often far better to find common ground than to win and argument and be disliked. Sometimes we have to forfeit our desire for friendship in order to pursue the honourable path but more often it is far better to let matters drop and be the kind of person with whom others respect and can confide. Silence can often achieve far more than seeking to justify ourselves.

For often the first to raise his voice loses the argument.