Empathy is valuable, and it is limited. Extending empathy (outwardly) to the arrogant or ignorant people in our society drains enthusiasm, energy, and clouds judgement (they are a lost cause). Arrogance is an attempt to hide insecurity or ignorance. When I engage with a person's arrogance, I compromise my own clarity. My focus shifts from meaningful growth to meaningless interactions. I lose precious energy in conflicts that can never result in understanding.
Protecting my peace requires sharp judgement. Not everyone deserves equal empathy. I see empathy as a kind of reward reserved for openness, humility, and sincerity. Those unwilling or unable to appreciate empathy are not worthy of it (in the external sense from others). By eliminating pointless arguments, I conserve much needed energy and bandwidth. My mind becomes clearer and my heart remains strong.
I choose wisdom. I choose clarity over needless drama. Life is too valuable to waste on interactions that diminish purpose.
"Argue with a fool, that makes two."
Update as of the 16th of September, 2026: Since free will doesn't exist, it makes sense to have empathy and compassion for toxic people, FROM A DISTANCE (no need for toxic resentment or hate internally). Never tolerate toxicity. There is no justification or excuse for crime, corruption, toxicity, or destructive behavior.
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