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Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.
Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.
You will find that silence or very gentle words are the most exquisite revenge for insult.
You will find that silence or very gentle words are the most exquisite revenge for insult.
A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.
A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.
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.
She looked as if she had been poured into her clothes and had forgotten to say "when."
She looked as if she had been poured into her clothes and had forgotten to say "when."
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.
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
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.