His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A sharp insult implying someone is unwanted or a mistake from birth.
- In plain terms
- You should not have been born.
- What can you take from it?
- Harsh words can hurt deeply when criticizing others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this a joke or a insult?
- Would you say this to a friend?
Another view
This is offensive and not constructive.
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