Annoying People

"Children here refers to those of immature intelligence, that is ordinary beings with no realization. If we mix with such childish people, we risk losing our direction and will not be able to help others. So while we should avoid being influenced by them, we should not get discouraged or annoyed by them. Rather, we should feel great compassion for them, for they are in the grip of their negative emotions..."

Dalai Lama
commenting on Shantideva's marvelous "Way Of The Bodhisattva"