An injury is much sooner forgotten than an insult.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hurts to pride are remembered longer than physical or financial harm.
- In plain terms
- Insults stick in memory longer than damage.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid insulting others to prevent lasting grudges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do insults hurt more?
- How do you forget bad words?
Another view
Physical harm can also be unforgettable.
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