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Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.
Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.
The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if read more
The only gracious way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if you can't top it, laugh at it; if you can't laugh at it, it's probably deserved.
The way out is the way through
The way out is the way through
A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.
A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.
Never insult anyone by accident.
Never insult anyone by accident.
Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.
Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance.
I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.
I've had a wonderful evening - but this wasn't it.