Pride and Condescension

I should respond more to sarcasm directed at me, and can be smug myself, but I don't have much pride and don't see the point in trying to best someone whether or not I'm smarter than him. Besides, what would a victory serve but to invite more people to challenge me? Pride's rarely, if ever, worth that. Most times, I'd rather give up unless I am offended on principle, then I might fight more rounds. I have no illusion that I can out wit most people; not a "real" one, that is.