Of all the Griefs that harrass the Distrest, Sure the most bitter is a scornful Jest
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being mocked causes deeper pain than other forms of grief.
- In plain terms
- Mockery hurts more than other sadness.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect others to avoid causing deep pain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does mockery hurt?
- How to protect oneself?
Another view
Some may dismiss mockery as trivial.
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