When someone sends you a letter by registered post and you sign for it and take it, you become aware of its contents, even if you don't accept the contents. If you do not sign, the letter goes back to the person who sent it, and his purpose in making you aware of the contents is defeated. So, too, don't give ear to abuse; keep cool and disinterested. Then the foulness goes back to the sender and cannot affect you at all. It will affect him as a resound, reaction and reflection. Instead of harming you, it will only recoil on him.

- Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. 12, pg. 4.