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When one loses one's temper, one usually loses one's mind as well. One of the big errors that many make is to argue with another who is not on their level intellectually. [In Mishle 26:4] King Solomon advises "Do not answer a fool according to his folly." Today we would say "Don't stoop to his level." When you are trapped into dealing with someone who was not blessed with your "smarts" and refinement, pull them up towards you rather than stoop to his or her level.
If one of those types gets your goat, keep cool and keep your head up at your level. You don't have to respond to all that they say -- silence is truly golden. And when you really must reply keep it "UP" at a level worthy of you -- not [necessarily at what is] suitable to your adversary. It only takes a minute to seek your own level.
CONSIDER THIS FOR A MINUTE :
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Life is a balancing act. It is true that haste often makes waste but it is also true that delay allows good things to spoil.One must know when to run and when to walk slowly. ==========================
* Rabbi Raymond Beyda
http://www.torah.org/learning/reflections/
