Quote by Russell Lynes

If you can't ignore an insult, top it; if you can't top it, laugh it off; and if you can't laugh it off, it's probably deserved.

If you can't ignore an insult, top it; if you can't top it,

Summary

This quote suggests three possible responses to insults. The first is to respond with something even more cutting or witty. The second is to simply dismiss the insult by finding humor in it and not taking it too seriously. The third suggests that if you are unable to find humor in the insult or let it go, there may be some truth in it, implying that the insult is justified. Ultimately, the quote encourages individuals to rise above insults by either outshining them or acknowledging their validity.

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