I could not recall the last time I had been so flagrantly insulted. Don't make enemies, I told myself. Swallow your pride. Hold your tongue. But the fact was, I had real difficulty with those particular virtues.

Jen Crane
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In this quote, the speaker is telling the reader that he cannot recall when he has been insulted in such a way. There are many ways to be insulted besides being called stupid. Being called stupid is a relatively mild insult, but there are other insults that can be more hurtful and damaging. The speaker is also asking him not to make enemies and to swallow his pride, but he knows how difficult it is for him to do so.

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