[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words do lasting damage.

[cuban leaf]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words do lasting damage.

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Depends on the source. For me personally, that really does apply, if it is my wife talking. For everyone else (and I do mean EVERYONE) the original phrase applies.

If someone tries to insult me, I see their words as a reflection of them, not me. IOW, I consider the source. It’s why I have such a thick skin on the internet, especially when sparring with foul mouthed liberals. It drives them nuts that they can’t “get to me”.