You don’t have to respect someone who hasn’t earned your respect. You do, however, have to be civil and compassionate.

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If you drive yourself crazy, why do you blame others?

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“If you hate your life, you live in Hell. If you love your life, you live in Heaven. Purgatory is where we are.”

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Random words hurt as much as you let them hurt. If you let them hurt, you will respond in unkind.

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Martial arts teaches that it is often best to run away. This doesn’t make you a coward. It makes you smart and leaves your opponent with nothing to shoot, punch, or yell at. This is equally valid online.

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If someone is so entrenched in their beliefs to the point of wanting to fight, debate, or troll, just disengage. You don’t have to go to any fight you’re invited to. Even if it’s a “civil” fight at ten paces.

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Question the obvious. Question the assumed. Don’t accept the ready answer.

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The quality of a person comes down to how they treat others.

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Do you organize your day or time? Why don’t you organize your life then?

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Demeaning, degrading, and frightening others are no basis for influencing others.

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