When someone attempts to insult you know that they are inadvertently giving away what would insult them.

Is it me you're describing, or yourself?

Fighting is easier than loving, just as giving in to anger is easier than self-control.

Anger met with anger only increases enmity rather than diffusing a tense situation. Anger, in turn, gives birth to hate. In such cases the wisest thing to do is not to engage through emotion. Emotions are self-centered and denying them spares animosity.