“I had an incredibly nasty retort ready that involved his mother and the U.S. Navy,” — Rachel Hawkins Copy Share Image
One doesn't come to Italy for niceness," was the retort; "one comes for life. Buon giorno! Buon giorno! — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Other Republican candidates may retort to personal attacks and negative ads. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Audiences are always better pleased with a smart retort, some joke or epigram, than with any amount of reasoning. — Charlotte Perkins Gilman Copy Share Image
“How dare you call me lazy? I'd come up with a scathing retort but, meh, I'm just not motivated.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be devastated THEN — Anonymous Copy Share Image
A woman springs a sudden reproach upon you which provokes a hot retort, and then she will presently ask you to apologize. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“[Jean Harlow] 'Say - aren't you Margot Asquith?' (pronouncing the hard 't') [Margot Asquith] 'Yes Dear, But the 't' is silent, as… — Margot Asquith Copy Share Image
“Demaratus, being asked in a troublesome manner by an importunate fellow, Who was the best man in Lacedaemon? answered at last, 'He,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
“What--has O-Tar seen an ulsio and fainted?" demanded I-Gos with broad sarcasm. "Men have died for less than that, ancient one," E-Thas… — Edgar Rice Burroughs Copy Share Image
“Billy, honey, could you get me another drink from the bar? I’m almost done with this one.” Kate pulls on his arm,… — Emma Chase Copy Share Image
One helpful thing to keep in mind as a retort-stopper is that you won't "win," you won't change anyone's mind, you won't… — Carolyn Hax Copy Share Image
“I said, 'Don't talk rot, Old Tom Travers." "I am not accustomed to talk rot," he said. "Then, for a beginner," I… — P.G. Wodehouse Copy Share Image
“About two hours afterwards Gethryn discovered a suitable retort, but, coming to the conclusion that better late than never does not apply… — P.G. Wodehouse Copy Share Image
REPARTEE, n. Prudent insult in retort. Practiced by gentlemen with a constitutional aversion to violence, but a strong disposition to offend. In… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
“You want me to invite him to dinner.” “I want you to invite him to dinner,” she agreed. “You know,” he said,… — Matthew Haldeman-Time Copy Share Image
“When people ask me that absurd question "Do you like children?" I always feel like retorting - and sometimes do, if I… — L.M. Montgomery Copy Share Image
“You speak in ignorant disdain of the foremost nation of the world," Yongxing said, growing angry himself, "like all your country-men, who… — Naomi Novik Copy Share Image
“I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend ... if you have one." —… — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
“I don't like you with Becky. She's not a very nice girl.' 'I don't like you with Jake. He's not me.” — Courtney Summers Copy Share Image
“Well, Karou had wanted to retort, with all the gravity and maturity she could muster. Duh.” — Laini Taylor Copy Share Image
“You can't do a blocking spell, and you've never heard of L'Occhio di Dio? Man, what kind of witch are you?" I… — Rachel Hawkins Copy Share Image
“I'm not sure you're quite sensible of the honor I'm doing you," Jace said. "you'll be the first mundane who has ever… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
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