During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you - they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you.
Ali ibn Abi TalibDo not take someone's silence as his pride, perhaps he is busy fighting with his self.
Ali ibn Abi TalibThe sin which makes you sad and repentant is more liked by Allah than the good deed which turns you arrogant.
Ali ibn Abi Talib