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In this short segment, the speaker challenges the popular saying that the secret to happiness is to avoid arguing with foolish people. He argues that the true secret lies in choosing peace over the need to be right. He advises against trying to change others, emphasizing that we lack the power to do so, and instead encourages personal change and self‑improvement. When faced with a partner who speaks harshly, the speaker suggests shifting focus from trying to change the other person to managing one’s own emotional response so that the harsh words no longer affect him.










