On the road of life, we will always meet all kinds of people. Some people are smart and wise, some are mediocre, and some even seem stupid and ridiculous. How should we choose and respond to these people?As the saying goes: "Always compete with your peers, and don't talk about the short and long with fools." This quote contains profound wisdom and tells us how to make trade-offs in interpersonal interactions.
Always compete with our peers", which means that we should compete and communicate with those who are like-minded and at the same level as ourselves. Such interactions can bring out our potential and push us to keep improving. Playing with masters, our horizons will become broader, our thinking will become more agile, and our abilities will be improved in continuous challenges. This positive competitive atmosphere is not only conducive to personal growth, but also can promote social progress.
However, in real life, we can't just meet smart and wise people. Sometimes, we also meet stupid and ridiculous people, who may be ignorant, paranoid, or like to tell right and wrong. What should we do in the face of such people?At this time, "don't talk about the short and long with fools" has become our philosophy of life.
"Don't talk to fools" does not mean that we despise or ignore those who are inferior to ourselves, but that we learn to avoid unnecessary arguments and entanglements. Arguing with stupid people often only wastes time and energy, and it is difficult to achieve the desired results. Because stupid people are often stubborn and don't listen to other people's opinions and suggestions. Even if we try our best, it's hard to change their minds. So, instead of arguing with stupid people, spend your time and energy on something more meaningful.
So, how to distinguish between "like-minded" and "fools"?This is not an easy task. Because human wisdom and stupidity are not static, nor can they be seen at a glance. Sometimes, a seemingly stupid person may have unique insights and wisdom in certain areas;And a seemingly smart person may also make stupid decisions at some point. So, we can't judge a person based on their appearance or first impression alone.
To distinguish between "like-minded" and "foolish", we need to understand each other's thoughts, character, and abilities through in-depth communication and observation. Only after a long period of contact and understanding can we accurately judge whether a person is worthy of association and cooperation. In this process, we need to keep an open mind and keen insight, and not be fooled by superficial phenomena.
Of course, "always compete with our peers, and don't judge with fools" does not mean that we should completely cut off our association with stupid people. In real life, it's hard for us to do that. Because everyone has their own social circle and living environment, it is inevitable to meet all kinds of people. Therefore, we should not understand this sentence as an absolute exclusion and isolation, but as a relative trade-off and choice.
When it comes to associating with stupid people, there are strategies we can employ to protect ourselves and avoid pointless arguments. First of all, we need to learn to stay calm and rational and not to be driven or provoked by the other person's emotions. Second, we need to learn to listen to and understand each other's views and ideas, and respect each other's rights and freedoms even if we disagree. Finally, we need to learn to speak with facts and evidence, rather than judging and evaluating based solely on personal feelings and prejudices.
In short, "always compete with your peers, and don't talk about the short and long with fools" is a wise choice and philosophy of life. It tells us how to make trade-offs and choose who and how we interact with each other. By playing tricks with the best and avoiding arguing with stupid people, we can better protect ourselves, improve our abilities and qualities, and realize our life value. At the same time, we should also learn to distinguish between "like-minded" and "foolish" with an open mind and keen insight, and continue to grow and progress in our dealings with a wide variety of people.