It's tempting to answer back when someone insults you, but refraining from responding in anger is a sign of true inner strength.
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"אין העולם מתקיים אלא בשביל מי שבולם את עצמו בשעת מריבה, שנאמר: תולה ארץ על בלימה"
(חולין פט א)
"The entire world is sustained only for the sake of those who remain silent in the face of arguments." - Gemara Chullin 89a
It's tempting to answer back when someone insults you, but refraining from responding in anger is a sign of true inner strength. You'll sustain not only your relationship, but also sustain the entire world.