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sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me

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sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me
Prov. You do not hurt me by calling me names. (A reply to someone who has called you names. Primarily used by children; sounds childish when used by adults.) Brother: You're stupid and mean, and everybody hates you! Sister: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
See also: and, break, but, hurt, may, never, stick, stone, word


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