There are times when we feel wronged or inconvenienced and want to tell somebody off or give them a piece of our mind because it would make us feel so good to do so. In reality, all you gain by such behavior is an enemy who is looking for a chance to get back at you and is actively telling others about how you made them feel—both of which make your life less happy and more difficult. So, the next time you’re tempted to tell someone off or give them a piece of your mind, think of the following anonymous quote: “Don’t make tragedies of trifles, don’t shoot butterflies with rifles—laugh it off!” In other words, smile, let it go and move on. In the long run, you’ll be glad you did.

One Sentence Wisdom

• “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
• “How you make others feel, says a lot about you.” — Unknown

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