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    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.

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If you can't ignore an insult, top it; if you can't top it, laugh it off; and if you can't read more

If you can't ignore an insult, top it; if you can't top it, laugh it off; and if you can't laugh it off, it's probably deserved.

by J. Russell Lynes Found in: Insults Quotes,
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I can't believe that out of 10,000 sperm, you were the quickest.

I can't believe that out of 10,000 sperm, you were the quickest.

by Steven Pearl Found in: Insults Quotes,
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A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.

A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.

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I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, read more

I am not going to spend any time whatsoever in attacking the Foreign Secretary. If we complain about the tune, there is no reason to attack the monkey when the organ grinder is present.

by Aneurin Bevan Found in: Insults Quotes,
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A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been read more

A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt.

by G. K. Chesterton Found in: Insults Quotes,
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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

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A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly read more

A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

by Moliere Found in: Insults Quotes,
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A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.

A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.

by Louis Nizer Found in: Insults Quotes,
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Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.

Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.

by Cordell Hull Found in: Insults Quotes,
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