I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.
The real wisdom here isn't about avoiding messy people—it's about recognizing that some conflicts operate on asymmetrical terms, where your opponent actually *benefits* from the chaos you're trying to escape. Shaw suggests that engaging itself becomes the loss, regardless of who "wins." Consider a coworker who thrives on office drama: every email you send defending yourself, every heated response, only feeds their appetite for conflict while draining your own energy. The pig doesn't lose sleep over mud; you do.
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