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• If you are affronted it is better to pass it by in silence, or with a jest, though with some dishonor, than… — Isaac Newton
• One reason that the task of inventing manners is so difficult is that etiquette is folk custom, and people have emotional ties… — Judith Martin
• The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level. — Samuel Richardson
• Man is used to the fact that there are languages which he does not at first understand and which must be learned,… — Edward T. Hall
• Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw. — Oliver Goldsmith
• I would rather die than betray his trust." "That's not saying much, seeing as you're already dead," Ron observed. "Once again, you… — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
• Cover your glass in France or Germany --even worse, in England - and in the voice of someone who has personally affronted,… — David Sedaris
• Peter,” Ashley asked softly, “Do you know what that was?” “Of course,” Peter said, much affronted. “A thimble.” “No,” said Ashley, staring,… — Sarah Rees Brennan

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