“And who is the person like a
line drawn in water? It’s a
person who, though spoken
to by someone in a rough,
harsh, and disagreeable
manner, still stays in touch,
interacts with, and greets them.
It’s like a line drawn in water,
which vanishes right away,
and doesn’t last long.”
Lekkha Sutta AN 3.132
Even if I’m unable to prevent the arising of anger and irritation altogether, I can at least endeavor to let go and regain my composure as quickly as possible. May I strive to treat the vicious with kindness and to look after my heart so that it does not become dyed in black anger.
Cattāri Brahmavihārā 
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