In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance... Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.

Marjane Satrapi
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In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance...

Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself. This quote is given as a response to people who are filled with anger and hatred for those that have wronged them. It is a belief that if you hold onto that anger and hatred, you will never heal from the pain of your past wrongs.

Instead, the only thing that will happen is that you will become bitter and vengeful. You will begin to feel all of the pain and suffering of those who have wronged you over and over again, causing a cycle of anger and suffering.

Source: Persepolis: The Story Of A Childhood

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