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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 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.
Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.
Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.
She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing.
She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing.
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."
Never insult anyone by accident.
Never insult anyone by accident.
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
Insults should be written in sand, compliments should be carved in stone
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.
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 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.