"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it"

This quote by George Bernard Shaw is a metaphor for preventing pointless arguments. It suggests that when you argue with somebody who is closed to factor, you will only wind up getting frustrated and dirty. The pig in the metaphor represents the person who takes pleasure in the argument and is not going to change their opinion. The quote is a reminder that it is much better to leave an argument than to participate in a meaningless fight. It is necessary to recognize when an argument is not productive and to prevent it. It is better to save your energy for more productive conversations. This quote is a suggestion to be conscious of the conversations we engage in and to avoid those that are not productive.