Nothing heals like a hug. - anon. Beware lest you misinterpret acquiescence as agreement. No fool deserves to be told. Self-discovery works better. The bars you make yourself imprison you more than can any external constraint.
Practical jokes have to be practical.
Compassionate service has to be compassionate. Only do battle on turf upon which you can win. Don't buy if the seller won't look you in the eye. This, of course refers to the physical presence of buyer and seller, but it mostly refers to a higher concept. Truly independent thinkers don't rebel into conformity.