I often use this lyric as my "signature line" here at Corfid because I believe it offers truly sound advice. We all encounter people who criticize and even provoke others for their own amusement. I suspect this type of person is trying to feel better about himself by "dissing" others. We can't control the actions of others but we do have some control over how we react to these provocations (common disgraces). I think what Gordon is saying is don't let other people push your emotional buttons! Use your intelligence to try to determine their motives but don't sink to their level. Always remember: "Never argue with an idiot -they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!"
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"be calm in the face of all common disgraces...and know what they're doin' it for..."
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